Natuurhistorische ensemble (nr. 20) 1596 - 1610

This illustration from Elias Verhulst's _Natuurhistorische ensemble_ is a detailed depiction of a variety of insects and other invertebrates. It is a fine example of a natural history illustration, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the minute details of each subject. The work features a seahorse, grasshopper, caterpillar, various beetles, and even a depiction of the Death's-head Hawkmoth, a species known for its skull-like markings. Verhulst, a young artist who died in 1601 at just 16 years old, produced a large collection of meticulously drawn natural history plates, which are still studied and admired by entomologists today.