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Plate 8: Bearded Vulture with Two Birds of Prey

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three birds perched on branches. The painting features three distinct birds, each resting on separate branches within a circular frame. The birds exhibit varying colors and postures. The bird at the bottom left has a reddish-brown body with a black head and wings, while the bird in the middle has a brown body and white accents on its head and wings. The bird at the top right is darker in color. The branches they stand on are barren. Surrounding the central image is Latin text in a classical font.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
5050 × 4003 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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