This painting depicts three insects on a body of water. The insects, likely water beetles or water boatmen, are detailed and realistically portrayed on the water's surface. The central insect is larger and glossy with spread legs. The two smaller insects are also depicted with spread legs. There is a small object below the central insect. The background is a pale blue, suggesting a watery environment. The style resembles a scientific illustration or 18th-century naturalist artwork.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c.1575/1590s
- Medium
- watercolor and gold paint on parchment
- Dimensions
- 5000 × 3492 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original