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Muscarum Scarabeorum, vermiumque Variae Figure & Formae: A Moth, Three Butterflies and Two Beetles, by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1646

Muscarum Scarabeorum, vermiumque Variae Figure & Formae: A Moth, Three Butterflies and Two Beetles

Wenceslaus Hollar

1646

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

Muscarum Scarabeorum, vermiumque Variae Figure & Formae: A Moth, Three Butterflies and Two Beetles is a 1646 by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, depicting Bohemia, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Wenceslaus Hollar
When & what style?
1646 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is called Muscarum Scarabeorum, vermiumque Variae Figure & Formae: A Moth, Three Butterflies and Two Beetles. It was made by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1646. The artist was part of the Baroque movement, which was known for detailed and realistic artwork, often with strong contrasts of light and dark. You can learn more about this style at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of Wenceslaus Hollar
Artist

Wenceslaus Hollar

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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