Plate 31: Marbled Electric Ray with Other Skates or Rays, Shells, and a Mollusk in Its Shell
This is a drawing of various species of rays in a water setting. The composition features five distinct rays, each illustrated with attention to detail. Each ray is numbered. The background depicts water and sand with various shells in pastel hues. The drawing emphasizes the forms and textures of the rays.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5090 × 3600 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original