1646
ink
paper
From the collection of Rosenwald Collection
Moth, Three Butterflies, and Two Beetles is a 1646 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at Rosenwald Collection.
This drawing shows a moth with big, fuzzy wings and two butterflies below it. The moth’s wings have swirling patterns, while the butterflies have spots and stripes. Two small beetles are tucked in the corners, looking simple compared to the moth. The artist used fine lines to show texture, like tiny hairs on the moth’s body. This was done with an old printmaking method. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed 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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