Plate 69: Emperor Moth Caterpillar with a Second Caterpillar on a Branch c. 1575 - 1580

This watercolor painting, "Plate 69: Emperor Moth Caterpillar with a Second Caterpillar on a Branch," is from a series of illustrations by Joris Hoefnagel, a renowned Flemish painter and natural historian. Created between 1575 and 1580, the work showcases Hoefnagel’s meticulous attention to detail in depicting the life-like appearance of an emperor moth caterpillar. The artwork exhibits the characteristic meticulous detail and scientific accuracy that defined Hoefnagel's natural history illustrations. Hoefnagel’s "Natural History" is widely recognized for its remarkable accuracy in capturing the intricate beauty of the natural world.