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Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 5]

Jacob Hoefnagel

1592

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance

Dominant colour

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 5] is a 1592 ink by Jacob Hoefnagel, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Jacob Hoefnagel
When & what style?: 1592 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a black and white engraving featuring various insects, plants, and a frog. The frog is prominently displayed in the center, surrounded by a moth, a caterpillar, and several other insects. A pear and a plant with leaves and flowers are also depicted. In the foreground, a few insects are shown in detail, including a fly and a beetle. The background of the engraving is plain, allowing the viewer to focus on the intricate details of the natural world. The level of detail in this engraving is impressive, with fine lines and textures that give the image depth and realism. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Jacob Hoefnagel.

About the artist

Artist

Jacob Hoefnagel

Jacob Hoefnagel (also 'Jacobus', 'Jakob' or 'Jakub") (1573 in Antwerp – c.1632 in Hamburg), was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman, art dealer, diplomat, merchant and politician.

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