The image shows two butterflies playing chess. The butterflies have intricate wings and are on opposite sides of a raised chessboard on a detailed pedestal. Below the pedestal are stylized leaves and floral elements, and the background has a patterned screen. The scene combines whimsical nature with a classic game, reminiscent of historical illustrative art.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1748, published in or after 1754
- Medium
- etching on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4981 × 3332 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original