Insekten 1849

"Insekten" is a lithograph printed in 1849 by Jan Schuitemaker as part of a series of illustrations for a children's magazine about natural history. The work contains six distinct scenes depicting various insects in their natural environments, including a beetle, a butterfly, and a grasshopper. Each illustration is accompanied by a short poem or description in Dutch, offering a brief educational lesson on the insect's characteristics and behavior. This artwork is a valuable example of 19th-century natural history illustrations, showcasing the artistic and scientific interests of the time.