This image depicts various insects positioned on a page. There are ten different insects shown, each drawn with attention to detail showcasing their unique characteristics. In the center, there is a wasp-like insect in yellow with black stripes, surrounded by beetles, a shield bug, and three flies. Each insect is labeled with a number in red ink and contained within a lightly sketched oval. The artwork is precise and neat, resembling a naturalist's scientific illustration.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 4897 × 3806 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original