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Plate 66: Two Oil Beetles, a Longhorn Beetle, and Four Other Insects, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Plate 66: Two Oil Beetles, a Longhorn Beetle, and Four Other Insects, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 66: Two Oil Beetles, a Longhorn Beetle, and Four Other Insects, c. 1575/1580
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Plate 66: Two Oil Beetles, a Longhorn Beetle, and Four Other Insects, created by the renowned Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel around 1575-1580, is a stunning example of the intricate detail and naturalistic accuracy that characterized the artist's work. This exquisite watercolor and gouache drawing on vellum, with an ornate gold oval border, showcases six different insects found in Europe during the sixteenth century. At the center of the composition are two oil beetles (Meloidae), their elongated bodies covered in a shimmering iridescence that catches the eye. To the left, a longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae) can be seen, its distinctive antennae curving gracefully above its head. The remaining insects are identified as a stag beetle (Lucanidae), a weevil (Curculionidae), a leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae), and a lady beetle (Coccinellidae). This drawing reflects Hoefnagel's deep understanding of the natural world and his exceptional skill as an artist. The insects are depicted with remarkable detail and precision, each one captured in its unique form and beauty. The use of vibrant colors and intricate shading adds depth and texture to the illustration, making it a true masterpiece of sixteenth-century natural history art. Plate 66 is a testament to Hoefnagel's legacy as a pioneering naturalist artist and his significant contribution to the study of insects during the Renaissance period. Today, it is housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its intricate beauty and scientific accuracy.
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