Joris HoefnagelFlemish, 1542–1600Twee muizen
May one see it?
Unknown
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
This drawing was specially made by Joris Hoefnagel for his friend Johannes Muisenhol from Frankfurt. The scene refers to his surname (mouse hole), while the extinguished candle and the gnawed walnut stand for the transience of life. Symbolism played an important role in the 16th century. The artist also had a keen eye for the faithful depiction of the mice.
Rijksmuseum
Particulars
- Accession number
- RP-T-1895-A-3115
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
