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En næsehornsbille (scarabaeidae)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Insect

Dominant colour

En næsehornsbille (scarabaeidae) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Insect, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a single, brightly colored beetle. Its body is a deep blue with a shiny, almost metallic look, and its legs and antennae are dark. The wings have a mix of green and black with a red stripe near the back. The artist focused on the beetle’s details, making it stand out against the plain background. The colors pop sharply, with no soft blending. If you like this kind of close-up art, check out *chiaroscuro* next.