Plate 14: Common Brimstone, Painted Lady, and Clouded Yellow Butterflies

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

Three butterflies are depicted in the image, each displaying unique colors and patterns. The color palette consists of soft yellows, browns, greens, and hints of pink. The left butterfly has pale yellow wings with dark tips, the right butterfly showcases intricate brown patterns with hints of pink and blue, and a vibrant green butterfly is shown from a side view at the bottom. The butterflies are arranged in a loose triangular formation within an oval frame, with the number "XIV" visible to the right of the oval.