This is a drawing of various insects. The image showcases a collection of insects in a detailed and richly textured manner, with each insect depicted carefully. The insects are arranged in a visually engaging composition that highlights their diversity in form and size. Among them, a large grasshopper-like insect is at the center with expansive wings, while a dragonfly with elongated wings is nearby, with other insects filling the remaining space in the illustration.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1646
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4239 × 2900 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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