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Plate 71: Two Wasps and a Pill Bug

Joris Hoefnagel

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting three insects in a scientific illustration style. The image includes detailed illustrations of three insects: an ant or similar insect, a beetle or wasp-like insect, and a woodlouse. Each insect is labeled with red numbers. Above the illustrations is a line of Latin text: "INFIXO SPICULO FVGIT" in red. The background is a light, neutral color emphasizing the scientific or educational theme.

Artwork Details

Date
c.1575/1590s
Medium
watercolor and gold paint on parchment
Dimensions
4949 × 3867 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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