Twee vlinders bij een lelie 1747 - 1802

"Twee vlinders bij een lelie" (Two Butterflies by a Lily) is a watercolor painting by Paulus Knogh, a Dutch artist who specialized in botanical illustrations. Created between 1747 and 1802, this intricate work showcases Knogh's keen attention to detail, capturing the delicate beauty of a lily flower and two butterflies. The painting is rendered in a realistic style, emphasizing the intricate patterns of the butterflies' wings and the soft texture of the lily's petals. This small-scale artwork, measuring only 243 mm in height and 202 mm in width, exemplifies Knogh's skill in botanical illustration and his fascination with the natural world.