Jacob Hoefnagel

Flemish, 1573 - 1632/1633

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The image shows a large butterfly in the center, with two caterpillars on flower stems on each side. The color palette is monochrome, with shades of black, white, and gray. Under the butterfly are various stages of butterfly and moth development, including chrysalises, larvae, and botanical elements like fruits, flowers, and leaves. The elements are placed around a centered, rectangular section of text.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 4, Plate 12], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.52

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 4, Plate 12]

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.52

The image shows a large moth, a frog, and a pear. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and gray. An insect is depicted on a plant on the right side. The frog is below the moth, and the pear is on the left. A branch runs through the lower section. Insects are scattered throughout the lower portion, with a large fly in the bottom right corner.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 5], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.19

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 5]

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.19

The image shows an array of detailed illustrations including a mouse, a butterfly, a rose, a snail, and a lily as the largest objects. The color palette consists of shades of black and gray in an engraving style. Positioned centrally is the mouse surrounded by a butterfly and dragonfly above it, a rose to the left, and a lily to the right. At the bottom, various small insects and plant parts, such as pods and seeds, are arranged, along with text both at the top and bottom of the image.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 3], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.4

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 3]

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.4

The image displays a large lemon, a plum, and cherries in detail alongside leaves. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black and white. At the top, there are flowers, insects, and a caterpillar in a horizontal line. Below them is a long slug. Towards the bottom, a bee is near the lemon on the left, and an insect resembling a spider is in the bottom right corner.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 9], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.10

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 9]

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.10

The image shows a central potato with a flower stem, surrounded by insects and flowers. The color scheme is black and white, and the elements are arranged across the page in a scattered pattern.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 4, Plate 4], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.44

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

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.44

The image shows multiple insects and flowers. In the center, there is a large grasshopper with a butterfly to the right and a dragonfly above it. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of tan and brown. On the left, there is a large lily with a snail and a butterfly, and on the right, other flowers and an insect resembling a mosquito. At the bottom, there are more flowers and fruits, with Latin text near the top and bottom of the image.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 4], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.5

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 4]

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.5

The image features a large lizard, a dragonfly, insects like beetles and moths, flowers, and roots. It has a monochrome color scheme in shades of gray and black. The lizard sits diagonally across the center, the dragonfly is positioned near the top, and various elements are spread throughout the image.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 3, Plate 5], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.32

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 3, Plate 5]

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.32

The image features a central circular emblem with the text "GLORIA TIBI," surrounded by smaller symbols, and two large creatures resembling monkeys positioned symmetrically on either side of this emblem. There are elaborate botanical elements including leaves, flowers, and various fruits like pumpkins and grapes adjacent to the monkeys. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black and white.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Title Page], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.1

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Title Page]

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.1

The image shows a detailed mouse in the center, a dragonfly to the right, and a large butterfly at the top-center. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray. Additionally, there are berries with leaves on the left, a pear on the bottom right, a grasshopper on the bottom left, and a snake near a plant at the bottom. Various insects, such as a moth and smaller bugs, are scattered around the composition.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 10], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.11

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 10]

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.11

The image contains two large insects with their wings spread, one at the top right and another at the top center-right, along with a rodent at the bottom center. The image has a monochromatic color palette of black and white due to its engraving style. A detailed lily flower stretches diagonally on the left, and an elongated caterpillar is positioned next to it towards the center. The mouse is centrally located, with its tail extending towards the left, surrounded by various plant seeds and shells, small insects, and another insect at the bottom right.
Jacob Hoefnagel, Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 8], published 1592, engraving on laid paper, Gift of Mrs. Lessing J. Rosenwald, 1987.20.9.22

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 8]

Jacob Hoefnagel · published 1592 · engraving on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1987.20.9.22