This is a painting of various insects arranged within an oval boundary. The image features a variety of insects, including a crane fly in the center with long and delicate legs and patterned wings, flanked by other insects such as a ladybug, a fly, a mosquito, and another small insect with a striped body. Each insect is delicately rendered, capturing their intricate details with a light and precise technique. They are numbered, suggesting a form of scientific or illustrative study. The background is plain, allowing full focus on the insects themselves.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 4807 × 3666 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original