This painting depicts several birds on a small patch of land with two hanging fruits in an enclosed setting. The central bird is blue, standing on one leg on a small mound of grass surrounded by water. On either side of this bird, there are two more birds, one with a darker body and another with white and brown plumage, both with long beaks. The scene is enclosed in a circle with two large fruits hanging from a curved branch that stretches across the top. The background is a bare, beige parchment, and the number "XXXIV" is inscribed to the right. The style resembles early natural history illustrations, emphasizing detailed and realistic portrayals of wildlife.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5159 × 4170 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original