Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 7]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

The image features a large piece of fruit, possibly a quince or apple, at the center, with a scorpion below it. Surrounding these are illustrations of various plants, insects, and a seashell. The color palette is monochrome, using shades of black and gray on a beige background, resembling an engraved print. The central fruit is flanked by a branching flower on the left and a hanging flower on the top right. Below the fruit are insects like a beetle and a scorpion, and a seashell on the far right. A nut is located to the right of the central fruit. A moth is positioned beside flowers in the upper right corner. A small spider can be seen in the bottom right, near a star-shaped object. The design includes intricate detailing with leaves and foliage dispersed throughout.