Tak met een kever Possibly 1927

"Tak met een kever" (Branch with a Beetle), a 1927 photograph by Dutch artist Richard Tepe, captures the intricate details of a stag beetle clinging to a tree branch. Tepe's keen eye for nature is evident in the sharp focus and crispness of the image, highlighting the beetle's intricate exoskeleton and the texture of the bark. This photo, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Tepe's passion for the natural world, showcasing the beauty of a seemingly insignificant creature in a highly detailed and realistic manner.