The image features detailed illustrations of various insects, mostly flies, enclosed within an oval border. The flies vary in size and display different wing and body patterns in earthy tones like browns, yellows, and grays. At the center of the image, seven insects are dispersed, with three larger flies positioned prominently at the top left, top center, and slightly to the right, while smaller insects fill the space between. Handwritten text is visible in the upper section, and the number 'LXVIII' is inscribed on the right side within the oval.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5028 × 3801 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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