A Hare in the Forest (1585) — Hans Hoffmann

Alert, whiskered, and wonderfully alive. Hoffmann’s hare pauses amid leaf-litter and dappled light, every guard hair and whisker caught with jeweller’s precision. It’s a portrait of stillness and nerve—woodland hush distilled to a single, watchful heartbeat.

Why it captivates

• Electrifying realism — fur, whiskers, and eye-light rendered with near-scientific care.

• Quiet drama — a poised creature held in the instant before flight.

• Natural palette — mossy greens, bark browns, and warm earth that suit any interior.

• Renaissance craft — in the tradition of meticulous nature studies.

• Versatile statement — reads beautifully above a sofa, desk, or console.

What you’ll see

A richly detailed brown hare set against soft forest ground: fine guard hairs and soft underfur layered for depth; the catchlight in the eye bright and alert; delicate paws and ears modelled with convincing anatomy. Leaves, stems, and soil textures support the animal without stealing the scene.

A richer historical frame

Working in late 16th-century Nuremberg, Hans Hoffmann became renowned for exquisitely precise nature studies, echoing and extending a Northern Renaissance fascination with the observable world. In pieces like A Hare in the Forest, the boundary between art and natural history fades—technique serves observation, and a fleeting encounter becomes enduring image.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and fine detail.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

841 × 664 mm (approx. 33.11 × 26.14 in)

• Orientation: Landscape

• Aspect ratio: ~1.267 : 1

• Nearest standard frame: 70 × 100 cm (landscape) with a custom mat window cut to ~837 × 660 mm (2–3 mm overlap).

• Framing tips:

  • Classic: warm off-white mat, slim walnut or black moulding.

  • Contemporary: float-mount in a 70 × 100 cm or A0 frame for generous negative space.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Who it’s for

• Nature lovers & collectors seeking lifelike animal studies

• Designers & stylists curating warm, grounded rooms

• Educators & students of Renaissance technique and natural history

• Gift-givers after a refined, timeless piece

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Catch the quiet spark of the forest—order your Hare in the Forest print today.