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The image depicts a person in a dynamic pose, stretching a bow. The figure has wavy hair, a cap, and is wearing historical or fantasy-inspired clothing. They are seen from the side, with a quiver on their back, aiming an arrow forward.

Drawing1991.182.13

Archer Drawing a Bow

Follower of Pietro Perugino

c. 1505 · black chalk and brown wash, heightened with white and squared for transfer on laid paper

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Drawing1980.42.1

Archer Drawing His Bow

Hans Leonard Schäufelein

c. 1510 · pen and black ink on laid paper

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Drawing1979.20.92

Archer, Nude Study

Thomas Nast

c. 1858 · charcoal and black chalk heightened with white gouache on brown wove paper

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The image portrays a group of seven men standing closely together within a confined space. They are all depicted from the waist up, facing various directions. The man on the far left has distinct facial features and is slightly positioned forward. He wears ornate garments with a detailed pattern and has short, rounded hair. The other men wear layers of clothing and various hat styles, suggesting historical fashion. They have a mix of bearded and clean-shaven faces and hold staffs or spears. The background is minimalistic with linear designs, resembling a decorative wall or structure.

Print1952.10.50

Archers (Les archers)

Alphonse Legros

1862 · etching

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The painting features a busy scene with various activities taking place outdoors under a wide, open sky. Closest to us, on the right, there are people in long blue and gray garments standing next to several horses tied to a fence near a tall brown tree. In the center, a group of people are participating in an archery demonstration or competition, with targets set up on the left side. A group of people holding bows and arrows watch a person in the center wearing a long red outfit aim a bow at the target. The area is filled with numerous people, some walking, others watching. To the right, behind the fence with the horses, is an ornate building with gray walls and a black roof where another group of people is seated under a carved wooden canopy. At the center of this group is a person in long orange robes who sits facing the archery contest. A person in blue on the left kneels down towards this seated person. All the people in the painting have light skin and dark hair in long braids down their back, and they wear red hats. In the distance are several white tents flying flags of different colors. Behind them, the landscape is full of green and rusty-orange trees, with green and tan hills rising up below a wide blue sky full of white-and-gray clouds.

Painting1969.12.1

Archery Contest

Chinese Qing Dynasty

19th century · oil on cotton

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The image shows an ancient ruin with arches and crumbling stonework surrounded by overgrown vegetation. The horizon is slightly elevated, emphasizing the towering remnants of the architecture. Expressive brushstrokes and textures are notable, especially in the vines and leaves on the stone. The color palette is subdued, mainly earthy tones and black, creating contrast and suggesting openings into the distance, enhancing the old, abandoned feel of the ruins.

Drawing1999.19.2

Arches of the Larger Baths at Hadrian's Villa

Charles Michel-Ange Challe

c. 1748 · black chalk and white chalk with stumping on light brown laid paper, with later framing line in brown ink

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This is a photograph of leather texture. The image shows a close-up view of a dark leather surface with a distinctive grain pattern. The texture is fine and even, with various natural creases and wrinkles providing depth. The dark hue of the leather is consistent, and the edges of the photograph reveal slight creasing. The material has a natural sheen that enhances the tactile quality of the leather.

Volume1987.20.9

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · bound volume with 52 engravings on laid paper; divided into four sequences of 12 leaves each, each sequence preceded by a title leaf

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The image shows a detailed mouse in the center, a dragonfly to the right, and a large butterfly at the top-center. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray. Additionally, there are berries with leaves on the left, a pear on the bottom right, a grasshopper on the bottom left, and a snake near a plant at the bottom. Various insects, such as a moth and smaller bugs, are scattered around the composition.

Print1987.20.9.11

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 10]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The largest objects in the image are a lizard in the upper center and an apple-like fruit with a butterfly perched on it, positioned to the left. The color palette is monochrome, comprised of black and white, resembling a classic ink illustration. The lizard is situated slightly to the right of center, with its head pointing towards the right, while the apple-like fruit with the butterfly is located towards the lower left. Below the lizard, there is a large leaf with a cucumber-like object, and to the right, next to the leaves, are various seed pods and flowers. Other insects, including a dragonfly, bee, spider, and beetle, are dispersed throughout the image.

Print1987.20.9.12

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 11]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The image depicts a variety of objects, including a butterfly, a grasshopper, and a dragonfly. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black, white, and gray. The butterfly is in the upper right corner, the grasshopper is below and to the left, and the dragonfly is above the grasshopper. Other objects in the image include a snail, seed pods, pieces of fruit, a small fly near the snail, a ladybug in the bottom right corner, and a caterpillar in the top right corner.

Print1987.20.9.13

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 12]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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A large snail shell with a butterfly on it is centered in the image. Surrounding them are various insects and plants, including grasshoppers, locusts, and a dragonfly. The image is in monochrome tones of beige and black. Detailed drawings of leaves and flowers are on either side, with a peach and an open walnut at the bottom, and a large flower head and a hop cone nearby.

Print1987.20.9.3

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 2]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows an array of detailed illustrations including a mouse, a butterfly, a rose, a snail, and a lily as the largest objects. The color palette consists of shades of black and gray in an engraving style. Positioned centrally is the mouse surrounded by a butterfly and dragonfly above it, a rose to the left, and a lily to the right. At the bottom, various small insects and plant parts, such as pods and seeds, are arranged, along with text both at the top and bottom of the image.

Print1987.20.9.4

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 3]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows multiple insects and flowers. In the center, there is a large grasshopper with a butterfly to the right and a dragonfly above it. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of tan and brown. On the left, there is a large lily with a snail and a butterfly, and on the right, other flowers and an insect resembling a mosquito. At the bottom, there are more flowers and fruits, with Latin text near the top and bottom of the image.

Print1987.20.9.5

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 4]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The image features various elements such as an upside-down bell-shaped flower surrounded by an insect in the upper center, a moth hovering near a flower on the left, a long insect near a curling flower on the right, and a fruit with a snail crawling towards it and a small fly on its surface in the lower center. The color palette consists of monochrome shades with varying intensities of black, brown, and grey on a light background. Various smaller plants, leaves, and berries are scattered throughout the artwork, creating a detailed and intricate composition.

Print1987.20.9.6

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 5]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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This print features insects and plant elements arranged together. A moth with spread wings is on the left, with a flower stem hanging down above it. In the center is a large beetle, and there is another flower stem on the right. A snail with a spiral shell is below the moth on the left side, and a carrot with leaves is on the bottom right, under another beetle or roach. In the bottom center appears to be an apple cut in half, with a fly and a spider nearby. The print uses fine black lines on an off-white background. Some of the plants and creatures seem to cast shadows on the paper behind them. They are all surrounded by a thin rectangular outline, and there are lines of text at the top and bottom of the print.

Print2023.45.1

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 5]

Jacob Hoefnagel, after Joris Hoefnagel

1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows various insects and plants arranged around a central beetle. The elements include a butterfly, flower, pomegranate, grasshopper, conch shell, cherries, and additional flowers. The color scheme is monochrome with shades of brownish-black and off-white.

Print1987.20.9.7

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 6]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The objects in the image are an apple, a frog, and a snail. The color palette is monochromatic, featuring intricate lines and shading in shades of gray. The apple is in the lower left corner, the frog is positioned slightly above the center right, and the snail is near the bottom center. Other elements in the scene include a butterfly near the top right, a moth in the upper center, and a dragonfly near the center right. Various plants, insects, and small creatures are also depicted.

Print1987.20.9.8

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 7]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The image shows a detailed moth in the center, with two lilies on either side. The artwork is monochromatic with shades of brown and black on a light background. Below the moth is a round fruit similar to a peach with a dragonfly perched on it. At the bottom left, there is a spider near a beetle, and on the right side, several bugs are arranged, including a caterpillar and a snail on a pea pod. All elements are evenly spaced across the image, creating a balanced composition.

Print1987.20.9.9

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 8]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The image displays a large lemon, a plum, and cherries in detail alongside leaves. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black and white. At the top, there are flowers, insects, and a caterpillar in a horizontal line. Below them is a long slug. Towards the bottom, a bee is near the lemon on the left, and an insect resembling a spider is in the bottom right corner.

Print1987.20.9.10

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 9]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The image features a central circular emblem with the text "GLORIA TIBI," surrounded by smaller symbols, and two large creatures resembling monkeys positioned symmetrically on either side of this emblem. There are elaborate botanical elements including leaves, flowers, and various fruits like pumpkins and grapes adjacent to the monkeys. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black and white.

Print1987.20.9.1

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Title Page]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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There is a large lemon in the center of the image. Above the lemon is a moth, and on its surface, there is a grasshopper. The colors are grayscale, with shading for detail. To the left, there is a stem with a wilting flower and an insect with large wings below it. On the right, there is a flowered stem with a spider nearby. Various insects are dispersed throughout the image, such as a caterpillar, a beetle, and a fly.

Print1987.20.9.24

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 10]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The etching features a large cucumber, a moth, a snail, and various flowers and insects in a monochromatic color palette of black and white. The cucumber is partially obscured by leaves on the right side, with the snail on top of it. A moth is at the bottom center, a butterfly near the top center, and other elements such as flowers and insects dispersed throughout the image.

Print1987.20.9.25

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 11]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The engraving shows various insects, a poppy flower, and walnuts. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of brown and black on a beige background. Three walnuts are in the center, with a grasshopper above them. A beetle is on the left side, and two poppy flowers are on the bottom left. A butterfly is near the top center, and on the right, there are insects and arachnids around a thistle-like flower. A large moth is near the bottom right corner.

Print1987.20.9.26

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 12]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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The image features an intricately detailed beetle with large mandibles in the upper center. Surrounding the beetle are other objects, including an insect resembling a dragonfly to the left, a curled caterpillar on a plant stem at the top right, and a flower in full bloom to the left. Two fruits, one resembling a pear at the bottom left and another possibly a peach at the bottom right, complete the composition. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily composed of varying shades of sepia and black. The beetle is centrally positioned, dominating the arrangement, with the dragonfly and flower to its immediate left, the caterpillar above it to the right, and the fruits at the bottom framing the scene.

Print1987.20.9.15

Archetypa studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 2, Plate 1]

Jacob Hoefnagel after Joris Hoefnagel

published 1592 · engraving on laid paper

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