Hedgehog 1584

"Hedgehog" is a detailed watercolor painting by Hans Hoffmann, a German artist, created in 1584. The work, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, showcases Hoffmann's keen observation of nature. The hedgehog is depicted in a lifelike manner, with its spiky fur rendered with incredible precision. The artist's meticulous attention to detail, particularly in capturing the texture of the animal's fur and the subtle nuances of its form, highlights the artistry of naturalism during the late Renaissance.