The image contains several insects, with the largest one at the center resembling a crane fly. Other insects include a wasp in the upper left quadrant, a black and orange fly in the upper center, and a bright green fly in the lower left quadrant. The color palette consists of earthy tones such as yellows, browns, blacks, and greens against a light background. The insects are arranged within a golden oval boundary in a balanced and symmetrical manner.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold and silver paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 4877 × 3741 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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