Joris HoefnagelVlaanderen, 1542–1600Twee muizen
Mag men het zien?
Onbekend
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Nederland
De eigenaar is bekend; of het werk nu te zien is, is onbekend.
- Bron
- Het museum
Over het werk
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 Amsterdam
Gegevens
- Inventarisnummer
- RP-T-1895-A-3115
Wat het toont
In de catalogus
Bronnen
- Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
- Afbeelding: Rijksmuseum Amsterdam — public domain
