A Hedgehog (Erinaceus roumanicus), before 1584, Watercolor and gouache on vellum, Sheet: 8 1/8 x 12 1/16 in. (20.7 x 30.7 cm), Drawings, Hans Hoffmann (German, Nuremberg ca. 1545/1550–1591/1592 Prague), This endearing study of a hedgehog dates from the second half of the sixteenth century, when the detailed study and portrayal of flora and fauna came into focus more and more. Due to the specialist skills required to replicate every minute detail characteristic for a specific animal or plant, certain artists, such as Hans Hoffmann and Joris Hoefnagel developed as specialists in this area
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Hedgehog, Erinaceus roumanicus, 1584, Watercolor, gouache, vellum, Sheet, 8 1/8 x 12 1/16, 20.7 30.7 cm, Drawings, Hans Hoffmann, German, Nuremberg ca., 1545/1550–1591/1592, Prague, endearing, study, hedgehog dates, second half, sixteenth century, detailed study, portrayal, flora, fauna came, focus, Due, specialist skills, required, replicate every, minute, detail, characteristic, specific animal, plant, certain artists, Joris Hoefnagel, developed, specialists, area
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