Studieblad met rups, cocon en nachtvlinder met uitgespreide vleugels van de Aretia Menthastri 1848

"Studie blad met rups, cocon en nachtvlinder met uitgespreide vleugels van de Aretia Menthastri" is a detailed study of the life cycle of a moth species, Aretia Menthastri, by Dutch artist Albertus Steenbergen. Dated 1848, this artwork uses meticulous detail and precise lines to depict a moth in its various stages, including its larval form as a caterpillar, its cocoon, and its final stage with its wings fully spread. This delicate and precise portrayal of the insect's life cycle exemplifies Steenbergen's talent for botanical and zoological illustration.