Plate 47: A Hare, "Jackalope," a Rabbit, and a Spotted Squirrel

Employing watercolor and gold paint on parchment, a common technique during the Renaissance, Hoefnagel's work exemplifies the detailed, observant approach of northern European floral and fauna illustrations of the time.

Part of Hoefnagel's contributions to manuscript illumination and early northern European floral still-life, the exact provenance of *Plate 47* is not detailed here, though its creation aligns with the Renaissance's naturalistic trends.

Produced during the Renaissance, a period marked by heightened interest in nature and detail, *Plate 47* reflects the artistic and scientific crossroads of its time, embodying the emerging blend of art and natural history.