Centipede (Scolopendra morsitans)

Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a botanical illustration of a plant with large green leaves, intricate yellow flowers, and brown stems, set against a pale background. The color palette consists of rich greens, muted yellows, and earthy browns. At the bottom, there is a segmented, brown millipede across the width, while clusters of yellow flowers are seen on the stems and leaves. The central arrangement of the leaves and flowers creates balance, with the millipede providing contrast at the base.