1646
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Three Moths, Two Butterflies, and a Bumble Bee is a 1646 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows six insects, including three moths and two butterflies, with a bumble bee flying above them. The moths and butterflies are drawn in black and white, with intricate details on their wings. The bumble bee is also black and white, with a fuzzy body. The insects are arranged in a collage style, with each one overlapping the others slightly. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps the insects stand out. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Hollar, Wenceslaus.
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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