Ein Stachelbeerzweig mit Libelle, Aurorafalter und Raupe

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750, Mitte 18. Jh.

This painting shows a thorny branch with round berries and small green leaves. The berries range from pale green to yellow to rich reddish-brown, with thin pale veins running through them. A butterfly, a caterpillar, and a dragonfly are also present, resting on the leaves. The butterfly's wings are pale orange and the dragonfly is blue, while the caterpillar is covered in thin white fibers. The background is solid black.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750
Datierung
Mitte 18. Jh.
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
gouache over graphite on prepared paper
Maße
28,7 × 20,4 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This painting shows a thorny branch with round berries and small green leaves. The berries range from pale green to yellow to rich reddish-brown, with thin pale veins running through them. A butterfly, a caterpillar, and a dragonfly are also present, resting on the leaves. The butterfly's wings are pale orange and the dragonfly is blue, while the caterpillar is covered in thin white fibers. The background is solid black.

Deutsche Grafik 1563–1750