Alida WithoosDutch, 1661–1730Giant Leopard Moth and Swallowtail Butterfly
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “Giant Leopard Moth and Swallowtail Butterfly” now? Collection: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Unknown.
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the work
Withoos is known primarily for flower drawings. Only recently have her depictions of insects become known, and they demonstrate her versatility. The artist captured even the finest detail here, down to the furry scales on the bodies. In select areas she used a viscous medium in addition to water, lending a subtle sheen to the wings and bodies.
Rijksmuseum
Details
- Accession number
- RP-T-2022-410
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
