

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