By contrasting the geometric symmetry of the dragonfly laid out in the center of the page with the more curvilinear, asymmetrical shapes of the pear and carnation below, Joris Hoefnagel created a sense of balance in this illumination. While the dragonfly appears to be laid out like a stiff scientific specimen, the pear, with its fuzzy skin looks as if it's ready for consumption.
Dragonfly, Pear, Carnation, and Insect, c. 1562, Watercolors, gold, silver paint, and inkJoris Hoefnagel Flemish (1542 - 1601) |
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By contrasting the geometric symmetry of the dragonfly laid out in the center of the page with the more curvilinear, asymmetrical shapes of the pear and carnation below, Joris Hoefnagel created a sense of balance in this illumination. While the dragonfly appears to be laid out like a stiff scientific specimen, the pear, with its fuzzy skin looks as if it's ready for consumption. |
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