The image contains five fish-like creatures within an oval frame. The first creature resembles a seal or mermaid, the second is a long, slender green fish, the third is a spiky, bulbous-headed pink fish, the fourth is a wide-bodied blue fish with a long tail, and the fifth is a flat, brown, worm-like creature on the seabed. The background shows a light blue water surface and a light brown seabed. The creatures are arranged diagonally from the top left to the bottom right, with the seabed in the foreground. A gold oval border surrounds the scene, with text above and below.
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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