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Plate 29: Geese with Poppies and a Cyclamen

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This painting depicts three ducks in a natural setting. The scene includes three ducks with different plumage against a backdrop of flowers and foliage. Two ducks are on land and one is partially submerged in water. Surrounding plants include blooming red poppies and delicate green stems. The artwork is detailed, focusing on the textures of feathers and botanical elements. This style is reminiscent of a naturalist approach from the 16th or 17th century.

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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