This painting features three grasshoppers with different colors and features in an oval frame against a plain background. The grasshopper in the lower section is ochre with defined body segments and long legs. The grasshopper to the left is purple with green wings. The grasshopper in the upper area is rich green with detailed wings and body. The composition is centered within the oval and includes the Roman numeral XXXVI.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5018 × 3821 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original