This is a painting of two herons surrounded by flora at the edge of a pond. The painting features two herons standing on a bank with detailed plant life around them. One heron stands tall while the other is bent toward the water. The artwork showcases fine detail in the feathers and plants, including various flowers. The scene is framed in an oval with a neutral background. This painting is reminiscent of traditional natural history illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5008 × 4003 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original