Plate 61: Four Snails

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

The image displays four snails, each with distinct features. The largest snail is positioned at the bottom center, with a light brown shell and a pale body. A medium-sized snail with a reddish-brown and cream spiral shell is located above it to the left. To the right, a slightly smaller snail with a dark shell and black body is shown. A small snail with a cream and brown shell is situated near the center left of the image. The background is a light off-white color, contrasting with the snails' earthy tones. The snails are arranged within an oval border on the page.