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Hoefnagel, Joris

6 works

The image depicts six moths and a small insect arranged in a circular formation within an oval frame. The color scheme consists of earth tones such as browns, beiges, and muted yellows with soft shading. The moths vary in color and pattern, with one positioned to the upper left, a darker moth in the top center, and a cream-colored moth with spots to the upper right. In the lower section, there is a moth with pinkish-brown wings on the left, a central moth with golden wings, and a darker moth with lighter patches on the lower right. A small insect is located directly beneath the central moth, near the bottom of the image.

Plate 31: Seven Moths

Hoefnagel, Joris

Plate 77: Dotted Bee Fly with a White Flower, a Mayfly, a Blue Weevil, and Other Insects

Plate 77: Dotted Bee Fly with a White Flower, a Mayfly, a Blue Weevil, and Other Insects

Hoefnagel, Joris

The image shows a central large black insect surrounded by several smaller insects of different types and colors. The color palette includes earth tones with the black insect standing out amidst softer hues like browns, yellows, reddish tones, and green on the smaller insects. The main insect is positioned towards the middle of the image, while the smaller insects encircle it within an oval frame. To the left of the main insect, there is a mix of small, winged and crawling insects. Towards the right, there are additional insects, including one with visible red wings and green body. The insects are spread across the page, mostly within a light brown oval shape.

Plate 65: A Cricket Surrounded by Insects, Including a Ruby-Tailed Wasp

Hoefnagel, Joris

This appears to be the front cover of an old leather-bound book. The book is covered with red leather with the word "IGNIS" embossed in gold in the center. The cover shows signs of wear and aging, with visible scuffs, scratches, and discoloration. There are four brass clasps on the edges of the book: one on the top and bottom edges, and two on the right side.

Animalia Rationalia et Insecta (Ignis)

Hoefnagel, Joris

This is a painting of birds perched on and around a gnarled tree. The painting features a collection of six birds, each distinct in its coloration and form, situated on a barren landscape where the earth appears rugged and eroded. The birds are distributed across the scene, with some perched on the twisted branches of a leafless tree, while others are stationed on the ground or near a body of water below a cliff. The artwork is rendered with fine detail, capturing the feathers and postures of the birds intricately. Latin text is inscribed at the top of the image.

Plate 63: Six Small Birds, Including a Bluethroat and a Cuckoo(?)

Hoefnagel, Joris

The image features marine creatures inside an oval frame, arranged horizontally. The color palette includes soft blues, greens, pink, and brown. There is an octopus on the left, a large fish in the center, and smaller fish extending to the right. Two seashells and a plant with green leaves and yellow flowers are depicted on the seafloor at the bottom right.

Plate 39: Squid, Gurnard, Pike, and Other Fish

Hoefnagel, Joris