A Hare in the Forest (after Durer) 1585

"A Hare in the Forest (after Durer)" is a 1585 painting by the German artist Hans Hoffmann. The work is an homage to the famous earlier work by Albrecht Durer. Hoffmann's painting replicates Durer's "Young Hare," depicting a hare in a forest setting, surrounded by detailed botanical elements, including thistles and a butterfly. The artist's meticulous rendering of the hare and its surroundings demonstrates his mastery of realism and detail, a characteristic hallmark of Northern Renaissance art. This painting exemplifies the tradition of animal studies popular during the 16th century and offers a glimpse into the artistic legacy of Dürer's masterpiece.