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This is a drawing of an ornately decorated title page featuring the title "ANIMALIA AQVATILIA ET CÖCHILIATA" in the center. The border surrounding the text includes pastel-colored decorative elements such as ribbons, tassels, floral motifs, and beads. At the top, there is an aquatic-themed decoration with a vessel labeled "AQVA" releasing stylized water arcs. The drawing is framed with delicate scrollwork.

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Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish, 1542 - 1600)

c.1575/1590s · watercolor and gold paint on parchment

National Gallery of Art · Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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