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Fine Art Print : Plate 9: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
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Plate 9: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel
Plate 9: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580
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Butterflies Butterfly Georg Houfnagel George Hoefnagel Hoefnagel George Hoefnagel Joris Houfnagel Georg Insect Insects Joris Hoefnagel Natural History Clouded Yellow Gatekeeper Maniola Jurtina Meadow Brown Pyronia Tithonus
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the exquisite beauty of nature in this Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Plate 9: Four Butterflies by Joris Hoefnagel. Dated around 1575/1580, this intricately detailed masterpiece showcases the artistic brilliance of Hoefnagel, a renowned Flemish botanical and natural history illustrator. The delicate wings of four butterflies are captured in stunning detail against a lush, green background, transporting you to a world of natural wonder. Add this timeless work of art to your collection and bring a touch of history and beauty into your home or office.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Plate 9: Four Butterflies, c. 1575/1580, is a stunning and intricately detailed watercolor and gouache illustration on vellum by the renowned 16th century Flemish artist Joris Hoefnagel (also known as Georg Hoefnagel or Georg Houfnagel). This masterpiece, which is housed at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., showcases four exquisitely rendered butterflies: the clouded yellow (Maniola jurtina), hedge brown (Meadow Brown, Pyronia tithonus), george (George Hoefnagel, or Gatekeeper, Pyronia satureja), and maniola (Maniola maniola). Hoefnagel's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate veining of the butterflies' wings, the precise shading, and the lifelike depiction of their bodies. The illustration is framed within an oval border in gold, adding an elegant and ornate touch. Butterflies were a popular subject in European art during the Renaissance, and Hoefnagel's work is considered one of the finest examples of this genre. The naturalistic representation of these insects reflects the growing interest in the study of natural history during this period. The Four Butterflies is not only an aesthetic delight but also a testament to the scientific curiosity and artistic mastery of the time. It invites us to appreciate the beauty and intricacy of the natural world, and serves as a reminder of the rich artistic heritage that continues to inspire and captivate us today.
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