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Photo Mug : 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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Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring the beauty of the past into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring Plate 9: Four Butterflies by Joris Hoefnagel. Dated back to 1575/1580, this exquisite artwork from Heritage Images comes to life on your mug, showcasing the intricate details and vibrant colors of the four butterflies. Each sip from this high-quality mug is a journey back in time, making it a unique and thoughtful gift for nature lovers, art enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates the finer things in life.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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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