Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 3, Plate 12]

Jacob Hoefnagel, after Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

The image features two large tulips, a central butterfly with outstretched wings, a smaller butterfly, an arrangement of fruit, and a bell-shaped flower hanging down, all surrounding a central ornate plaque with Latin text. The composition is in shades of brown, black, and beige, giving it an antique illustrative look. On the left, there is a tulip and a cluster of fruit. In the center, the butterfly is set against a decorative plaque. On the right, another tulip mirrors the one on the left. Additional elements scattered throughout the image include fruits, flowers, and insects.