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Plate 42: Two Gray Geese with a Third Bird and Hanging Grapes

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

Three birds, labeled 1, 2, and 3, are perched on rocky terrain in the center of the image. Above them, a vine with green and purple grapes and hanging fruits is illustrated. The color palette includes earthy tones for the birds and rocks, vibrant green and purple for the grapes, and red and brown hues for the hanging fruits. The birds are positioned in a row, each on different rocks, with the largest bird (#2) facing to the right, while the bird on the left (#1) faces right and the bird on the right (#3) faces leftward.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
5097 × 4238 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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