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Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 4, Plate 11]

Jacob Hoefnagel , 1592

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 4, Plate 11] is an ink print by the Renaissance artist Jacob Hoefnagel. It dates from 1592 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

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Overview

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 4, Plate 11] is an engraving on laid paper created by Jacob Hoefnagel in 1592. It is part of a series of natural history illustrations.

Subject & Meaning

The engraving depicts a bird on a branch surrounded by plants, flowers, and insects, including a butterfly and grasshopper. The detailed rendering of these natural elements suggests an educational or observational purpose.

Technique & Style

The image features intricate lines and hatching, which create shading and texture, giving the subjects a three-dimensional appearance. The simple background texture evokes a sense of atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Jacob Hoefnagel produced this work under the influence of his father, Joris Hoefnagel, a Flemish miniaturist and court painter. Jacob later became a court painter himself, serving Rudolf II and the Swedish court.

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 3, Plate 7], Jacob Hoefnagel

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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.