Three Caterpillars, a Moth, and Four Butterflies

Wenceslaus Hollar

National Gallery of Art

The image shows various insects. A large moth is at the center with outstretched wings. Above is a segmented caterpillar with circular patterns, and to the right is a fluffy, curled-up caterpillar. On the left side, a butterfly is in flight, and in the bottom right corner, another butterfly is perched on a surface. To the right of the central moth, there is a shell-like creature with stripes. The color palette is monochromatic in shades of black and white. The insects are arranged in an orderly manner within the frame, with the largest moth positioned centrally and surrounded by other insects evenly spaced throughout the composition.