Plate 62: Northern Bald Ibis and Glossy Ibis with Other Birds

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of various birds in a natural setting. The image features a collection of birds gathered in a circular frame. There are seven birds illustrated within this circle, each one situated on or near rocky terrain or tree branches. The birds vary in size and color. The ground is grassy with some elevation, leading to a rock where one of the dark birds perches. A tree branch extends into the scene, adorned with green leaves and what appear to be blue-black berries. The surrounding background is neutral, keeping the focus on the birds and their environment.