The image shows four large fish with distinct shapes and appearances against a backdrop of a sandy shore and water. The color palette includes soft blue for the water, shades of brown for the sandy ground, and hues of pink, gray, and brown for the fish. In the center, a flat fish with a diamond shape and spots appears above the sand, while another fish with a similar shape is slightly in the background. To the left, a rounder, brownish fish with patterned markings touches the edge of the water. On the right side, a pinkish fish with extended fins lies partly on the sand near two shells. The illustration is enclosed in an oval frame with a thin gold border and handwritten text above and below.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5090 × 4397 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original