1646
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Two Moths and Six Insects is a 1646 ink by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This drawing shows six insects and two moths, all sketched in black ink on light paper. The moths are large, with detailed wings and antennae, while the smaller bugs have simple, blocky shapes. Some insects look fuzzy, others smooth, and all are drawn with careful lines. The artist focused on tiny details, like the moths’ feathery antennae and the insects’ segmented bodies. This was made in 1646 as a scientific study of bugs. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this 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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