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Plate 10: Three Butterflies on a Four O Clock Flower, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Plate 10: Three Butterflies on a Four O Clock Flower, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 10: Three Butterflies on a Four O Clock Flower, c. 1575/1580
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Plate 10: Three Butterflies on a Four O'Clock Flower by Joris Hoefnagel (c. 1575/1580) is a stunning work of art that showcases the exquisite detail and naturalistic accuracy of European natural history illustration during the Renaissance period. The plate, which is believed to have been created by Joris Hoefnagel and possibly completed with assistance from his son George, is a watercolor and gouache drawing on vellum, framed with an intricate gold oval border. The central focus of the composition is a four o'clock flower, with its delicate petals unfurling around three beautifully rendered butterflies. The first butterfly, a Brown Hairstreak (Thecla betulae), is perched at the base of the flower, its wings adorned with intricate patterns of brown, orange, and black. The second butterfly, a Clouded Yellow (Colias croceus), is shown fluttering above the flower, its wings a vibrant yellow with black veins and spots. The third butterfly, a Fritillary (Argynnis paphia), is depicted flying gracefully in the upper left corner of the image, its wings a stunning display of orange, black, and white. The Three Butterflies on a Four O'Clock Flower is a testament to the naturalistic observation and artistic skill of Joris Hoefnagel and his contemporaries. This work, which is part of a larger series of illustrations, was likely produced for scientific or educational purposes, reflecting the growing interest in the natural world during the Renaissance period. Today, it is a cherished piece of heritage art, housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., where it continues to inspire appreciation for the beauty and complexity of nature.
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