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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Moth, Butterflies, and Bees is a 1648 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows seven detailed drawings of insects on a light background. There are five moths and butterflies with patterned wings, one bee with fuzzy legs, and one beetle. Each insect is drawn with careful lines, showing their antennae, wings, and tiny details like spots or hairs. The artist focused on how each insect looks up close, almost like a science book. The biggest moth in the center has a smooth, rounded body and big eyespots on its wings. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one made precise prints.
Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.
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