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Plate 12: A Swordfish and Three Other Fish

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

Four fish in various colors are depicted in the image. The largest fish is towards the bottom right, with the smallest near the center-right. The swordfish-like fish is positioned in the upper half towards the left, while the other three fish are swimming horizontally beneath it, filling the lower half. The circular vignette is outlined with a thin orange line, and the number "XII" appears to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
5090 × 4129 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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