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

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

The image features a bird in the center, facing right. Above and to the left of the bird is a moth with wings spread open. Below the bird to the left is a detailed rendering of a walnut in its husk, with various plant elements like leaves and stems around. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown, detailed linework creating texture. The bird and moth are placed centrally, surrounded by floral elements and a walnut.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1592
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
7074 × 5307 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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