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Plate 28: Barnacle Goose with Shrikes and Other Birds

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of various birds and botanical elements arranged in a circular composition. The painting features a central large bird standing next to a partially cut tree trunk with visible surface textures, with smaller birds perched on branches. The background suggests a pale green landscape or water surface. Each element is depicted with fine details and soft, naturalistic colors, reminiscent of early botanical and ornithological illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
5063 × 4002 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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