Animalia Rationalia et Insecta (Ignis)
Hoefnagel, Joris · Flemish
c. 1575/1590s
- Medium
- bound volume of 78 drawings (incl.title page) in watercolor and gold paint on parchment, alternating with pages of ink inscriptions on paper; 2 plates (III, IV) with gold border only (80 total decorated pages)
- Classification
- Volume
- Period
- 1551 to 1600
- Image size
- 6658 × 5062px
Description
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.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).