Insecten, planten en vruchten rond een pronkerwt 1592 - 1726

Jacob Hoefnagel’s “Insecten, planten en vruchten rond een pronkerwt” (1592-1726) is a meticulously detailed engraving depicting a variety of flora and fauna, including a prominent sweet pea, a butterfly, and a beetle. Characteristic of Hoefnagel's work, the engraving showcases his interest in naturalism and his precise depiction of minute details. The composition, reminiscent of the 16th-century "Wunderkammer" tradition, combines scientific observation with artistic expression. The engraving demonstrates the artist’s mastery of linework and his ability to capture the delicate beauty of the natural world.