This is a painting of various marine creatures. The image features multiple animals, including a seal or similar marine mammal biting into a fish with visible blood, a larger fish or cetacean with an open mouth, a smaller fish below, and a creature immersed almost entirely, showing only its head above the water. The scene is set within an oval frame. The artistic style is precise, emphasizing detailed forms and textures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5141 × 3923 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original