Plate 7: Empty Oval c. 1575 - 1580

jorishoefnagel

drawing

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

light coloured

hand drawn type

fading type

thick font

golden font

watercolor

This minimalist artwork, “Plate 7: Empty Oval” by Joris Hoefnagel, c. 1575-1580, consists of a single, thin, golden oval drawn on a white page, and represents a blank canvas, ready for the artist's vision. Hoefnagel's drawing explores the nature of space and its potential, using a simple geometric form to create a captivating void. This piece invites viewers to contemplate the power of emptiness and the boundless possibilities that lie within it.