A Hare in the Forest (by Hans Hoffmann) Paper Plate

This design features a painting by German artist Hans Hoffmann (1530–1591/92), who was a leading figure of the Northern Renaissance; he was heavily influenced by his predecessor, Albrecht Dürer. The painting is a nature study, showing a beautiful brown hare surrounded by lush woodland. The animal is nibbling on a leaf pulled from a stalk of a plant known as Lady's Mantle. The scene is not dark, as one might expect for a forest, but is illuminated to show the flora and fauna in great detail. The original painting was completed circa 1585.