1737
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Centipede (Scolopendra morsitans) is a 1737 ink by Mark Catesby, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a centipede, a small insect with many legs. It's detailed and realistic. The centipede is the main focus of the image. The artist paid close attention to its body and legs. This painting is interesting because it shows the artist's skill in drawing insects. It was made with etching and hand coloring. To learn more about this kind of detailed artwork, look up the technique: etching.
Mark Catesby (24 March 1683 – 23 December 1749) was an English naturalist who studied the flora and fauna of the New World.
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