This is a painting of various fish species in an oval frame. The image depicts an assortment of fish swimming in a water setting, each drawn with meticulous attention to detail. The painting has a scientific and naturalistic quality, with the fish arranged in a horizontal fashion. Above the illustration, there is Latin text. The style suggests detailed botanical and zoological illustrations from the early modern period, focusing on accuracy and educational value. This is in the style of an 18th-century naturalist artist such as Albertus Seba or related illustrators.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5145 × 4425 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original