Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin
1756
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le Papillon et la Tortue (The Butterfly and the Turtle) is a 1756 ink by Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
In the center of the image, a butterfly and a turtle are shown in an oval frame. The butterfly has large wings and is positioned above the turtle, which is facing to the right. The frame is decorated with leaves and other designs. The butterfly and turtle are depicted in a detailed and realistic way, with the butterfly's wings showing texture and pattern. The turtle's shell is also shown in detail, with lines and ridges visible. This image is an example of an allegory, which is a type of artwork that uses symbols to convey a message. To learn more about this style, you can explore the Romanticism movement.
Charles Germain de Saint-Aubin (1748–1760) was an artist.
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