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Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 3, Plate 1]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

Two large cornucopias overflowing with fruits and flowers are placed at the center of the illustration. A globe sits on a ribbon between them. The artwork is in black and white, and the cornucopias mirror each other. Various creatures are positioned throughout the image, including a rabbit leaping over one cornucopia, a lobster near the ribbon labeled "PARS," a squirrel climbing a branch by the other cornucopia, and a turtle near the text "TERTIA." Two birds flank the central ribbon under the globe, which has an inscription. Additional elements such as butterflies, dragonflies, and plants are scattered throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1592
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
7038 × 5302 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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