View of Munich (circa 1585)

Joris Hoefnagel

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?View of Munich? lithograph by Joris Hoefnagel (c1585 Framed under glass) Artist:   Joris Hoefnagel (1542 ? 1601) Joris Hoefnagel, or Georg Hoefnagel (b. 1542, in Antwerp ? d. 24 July 1601, in Vienna) was a Flemish painter, printmaker, miniaturist, draftsman and merchant. He is noted for his illustrations of natural history subjects, topographical views, illuminations and mythological works. He was one of the last manuscript illuminators and made major contributions to the development of topographical drawing. His manuscript illuminations and ornamental designs played an important role in the emergence of floral still-life painting as an independent genre in northern Europe at the end of the 16th century. The almost scientific naturalism of his botanical and animal drawings served as a model for a later generation of Netherlandish artists. Through these nature studies he also contributed to the development of natural history and he was thus a founder of proto-scientific inquiry. Hoefnagel lived in Munich and worked in the court of Bavarian dukes Albert V and William V between 1578 and 1591. As a Calvinist, he was forced to leave Munich in 1591 when a rule was imposed that all members of the court had to proclaim their adherence to the Catholic faith. Hoefnagel refused to do so. This copy is presented in a wooden frame, matted, and behind glass. The inscriptions on the piece are in Italian. Outer dimensions are 10.75? x 13.75? Inner dimension of lithograph is 9.5? x 5.75? This piece showcases his skill in presenting topographical views, illuminations and mythological creatures ? all in miniature! Frame is ready to hang. Size: Outer Dimensions: 10.75? x 13.75? Condition: Excellent, no flaws noted ? Always privately owned. Due to the oversize and weight of the art work, additional shipping cost may be requested/required for OUT-OF-U.S.A. shipment in accordance with destination. EXPEDITED shipping is required on all orders of this product.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: View of Munich (circa 1585)
• Binding: No Binding
• Illustrator: Joris Hoefnagel
• Condition: Fine