Flemish or Dutch school 17th century
( 1600 - 1699 )
Study of Moths and Butterflies

This beautiful study of 4 moths is very well preserved. In a very sensitive and realistic way, the insects were drawn and enlarged to about twice their realistic size. The drawing is very detailed but the artist here goes much further than making the most accurate possible study of 2 insects: he elevates the composition to a work of art. Note the drop shadows and the tension between the insicts.
Pen, pencil, Black ink and watercolors, 119 x 155mm

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Flemish or Dutch school 17th century