About this piece

A vibrant and detailed color illustration of seven Javanese butterflies and moths, depicted in their actual size. This exquisite piece is part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, Volume 1, created in 1808. Each insect is meticulously drawn, showcasing the diverse and colorful beauty of Javanese lepidoptera. The artwork includes inscriptions providing additional context and information about each species, making it not only a visual delight but also an informative piece.

Artist: Jan Brandes
Title: Color Illustration of Seven Javanese Butterflies and Moths
Date: 1784

Related tags: jan brandes, javanese butterflies, moths, sketchbook, 1808, natural history

Dimensions: 2526 x 2838 (Nearest commonly-used ratio: 9:11)
Image file name: javaanse_vlinders_3adbec52.jpeg
Image file size: 6823351
Time image uploaded: 2024-07-05T14:20:54.000Z
License: CC0 (Creative Commons 0)

Source: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam