Five Butterflies, a Moth, a Beetle, and a Spider

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an arrangement of six butterflies and two beetles. The largest butterfly is positioned centrally at the top, showcasing detailed striped wing patterns. The color palette is monochromatic, consisting solely of black and white shading. Flanking the central butterfly are two smaller butterflies on either side, each with unique patterns, and a smaller beetle is located near the top corners. Beneath the central butterfly, there is a moth with a distinctive dotted pattern and two additional butterflies on either side with different wing shapes and markings.