Series of Prints with Flowers and Animals in a Landscape

Johann Hogenberg (c. 1550-after 1614), engravings, c. 1600-1605

In making his representations of flowers and animals Hogenberg borrowed freely from prints by other artists. Some combinations are endearing, others slightly bizarre. What does a polar bear have to do with artichokes? It is precisely the series’ mixture of originality and naiveté that is so appealing to modern eyes.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2014-66-36
  • Dimensionsheight 97 mm x width 119 mm