Plate 28: Eight Moths, Including a Large Yellow Underwing and Grey Dagger

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

The image features a collection of moths. The largest moth in the center displays brown and vibrant yellow wings. Surrounding the central moth are smaller moths in shades of brown, beige, and white, each with distinct patterns and markings. The color palette includes neutral tones like browns, grays, and whites with a touch of yellow in the central moth. Positioned within an oval frame on a light, textured background, the central moth is slightly below the middle, with the smaller moths placed around it, along with the Roman numeral "XVIII" to the right within the circle.