Amicitijs non utendum ut flosculis 1592

Jacob Hoefnagel's "Amicitijs non Viendum vt flor audis, tandis gratie quamthu řecentibus" (1592) from his "Microcosm" series is a meticulously detailed watercolor drawing featuring a diverse array of natural subjects. The intricate depiction of an apple, a frog, butterflies, insects, and a snail highlights Hoefnagel's meticulous approach to naturalism and the beauty of the miniature. This small-scale artwork, typical of the artist's style, exemplifies the 16th-century fascination with scientific illustration and the delicate intricacies of the natural world.