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Plate 5: A Hooded Falcon and Its Wild Counterpart

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two falcons. One is perched on a gloved hand, wearing a pink hood, while the other is resting on a branch. The painting is framed in an oval border on a plain background. The feathers of both birds are meticulously detailed, showcasing a realistic depiction.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
5279 × 4003 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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