Three Butterflies c. 1683 - 1726
hermanhenstenburgh
quirky illustration
light pencil work
blue ink drawing
childish illustration
old engraving style
caricature
personal sketchbook
sketchbook drawing
watercolour illustration
cartoon carciture
"Three Butterflies" is a watercolor painting by Herman Henstenburgh, created between 1683 and 1726. The artwork depicts three butterflies, each meticulously rendered in fine detail, against a simple white background. The large butterfly in the center of the composition, likely a swallowtail, is particularly prominent, showcasing the artist’s mastery of naturalism. Henstenburgh, a Dutch artist known for his meticulous depictions of insects and other small creatures, captures the delicate beauty of the butterflies with remarkable accuracy. This small-scale work, measuring just 162 mm in height and 250 mm in width, is a testament to Henstenburgh's skill in capturing the intricate details of nature.
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Herman Henstenburgh from Hoorn often embellished his floral still lifes with butterflies and insects. Sometimes he also drew them separately, as in this drawing of a life-sized swallowtail (Papilio glaucus). This butterfly from the Papilionidae family, recognizable by the tiger-stripe markings on its wings, can reach a wingspan measuring between 80 and 140 millimetres.
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