Thecla Collection

Green hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys rubi, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaia
FLO4638801 Green hairstreak butterfly, Callophrys rubi, dark green fritillary, Argynnis aglaia, black oval or lesser silver water beetle, Hydrocharis caraboides

Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, brown hair streak, Thecla betulae, large skipper, Ochlodes sylvanus, small skipper
FLO4638927 Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, brown hair streak, Thecla betulae, large skipper, Ochlodes sylvanus, small skipper, Thymelicus sylvestris, scarce marvel of the day, Dipthera runica

Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth
FLO4638667 Purple hairstreak butterfly, Neozephyrus quercus, green silver lines moth, Pseudoips prasinana, green oak moth, Tortrix viridana, dun-bar, Cosmia trapezina, and scalloped hazel

Saint Thecla Praying for the End of the Plague in the City of Este, after 1759. Creator: Lorenzo Tiepolo
Saint Thecla Praying for the End of the Plague in the City of Este, after 1759

St Paul Conversing with Thecla, Ivory Panel from Casket Rome, late 4th century. British Museum

St Thecla, detail from 1630100 Polyptych of the Crucifixion with Saints, 1350-1355
1630105 St Thecla, detail from 1630100 Polyptych of the Crucifixion with Saints, 1350-1355 by Veneziano, Paolo (fl.1333-62); Museum of the Cathedral, Rab, Croatia; (add.info.: Croatia, Rab (Arbe)

St Stratonicus, St Hermolaus, St Matthew, St Cristopher, St Thecla and St Abundius
1630100 St Stratonicus, St Hermolaus, St Matthew, St Cristopher, St Thecla and St Abundius, Polyptych of the Crucifixion with Saints, 1350-1355 by Veneziano

Brimstone, clouded yellow, brown hairstreak
Common brimstone, Gonepteryx rhamni 1, clouded yellow, Colias croceus 2 brown hairstreak, Thecla betulae 3, Meleagers blue, Polyommatus daphnis 4, and black hairstreak, Satyrium pruni 5

Blackthorn tree with brown and black hairstreak butterflies
Blackthorn or sloe plum tree, Prunus spinosa, with brown hairstreak, Thecla betulae 6, 7, 8, 9, black hairstreak, Satyrium pruni 10, 11, 12, and Rhagades pruni moth 14, 15, 16, 17

Caterpillars (colour litho)
728981 Caterpillars (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caterpillars: 1. deilephilia elpenor; 1a)

Madagascan sunset moth and pan hairstreak
Madagascan sunset moth, Chrysiridia rhipheus 1, 2, and pan hairstreak, Electrostrymon pan 3, 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Western emperor swallowtail and Indian sunbeam
Western emperor swallowtail, Papilio menestheus 1, 2, and Indian sunbeam, Curetis thetis (Thecla thetis), female 3, 4, ventral and dorsal views. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Exotic butterflies including the Madagascar
Madagascar giant swallowtail, Pharmacophagus antenor (Papilio antenor) 1, hairstreak butterfly, Thecla sylvanus 2, 3, and white-banded babul blue, Azanus isis (Polyommatus isis) 4, 5

Common brown morpho and falsehead butterfly
Common brown morpho, Antirrhea philoctetes (Haetera philoctetes) 1, 2, wing 3, common falsehead butterfly, Oxylides faunus (Thecla faunus) female 4, 5, ventral and dorsal views

Dactyloceras lucina moth and common silverspot butterfly
Dactyloceras lucina moth 1, and common silverspot butterfly, Aphnaeus orcas, upper side 2, under side 3. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Laodice untailed charaxes and phaleros hairstreak
Laodice untailed charaxes, Charaxes lycurgus, upper side 1, under side 2, and phaleros hairstreak, Panthiades phaleros, male, upper side 3, under side 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Curtis British Entomology Plate 264
Lepidoptera: Thecla pruni = Strymonidia pruni (Black Hair-streak) Date: 1824-39

St. Thecla; St. Linus; Sts. Andochius and Thyrsus; St. Cleophas. Creator: Jacques Callot
St. Thecla; St. Linus; Sts. Andochius and Thyrsus; St. Cleophas

Une Martyre (Saint Thechla), 1891. Creator: Sarah Paxton Ball Dodson
Une Martyre (Saint Thechla), 1891

Coptic Pilgrim Flask, 4th-5th century
Ccoptic pilgrim flask inscribed St Thecla, from the Louvres collection, 4th-5th century

Ivory panel showing St Paul and Thecla, 4th century
Ivory panel showing St Paul and Thecla, from a casket. Possibly from Rome, from the British Museums collection, 4th century

Reliquary arm of St. Tecla. 18th c. Silver. By Francesc Pint
Reliquary arm of Saint Tecla. 18th century. Silver. By Francesc Pinto. Cathedral Treasury. Tarragona. Catalonia. Spain

Pere Johan (1396-1458). Gothic sculptor. Preaching of St. Pe
Pere Johan (1396-1458). Catalan Gothic sculptor. Predella for the high altar in the Cathedral of Tarragona, 1426. Preaching of St. Peter. Catalonia

Syria. Maloula. Mar Tecla Monastery. Near East
Syria. Maloula. Town built into the rugged mountainside. Mar Tecla Monastery, pupil of St. Paul. Near East. Photo before Syrian Civil War

Chapel of Saint Thecla of Abeleda. Galicia. Spain
Spain. Galicia. Chapel of Saint Thecla of Abeleda. Exterior

Castro of Saint Thecla. Galicia. Spain
Spain. Galicia. Castro of Saint Thecla. A Garda

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Hesperiidae -- Lycaena Virgaureae, Lycaena Phlaeas, Thecla Rubi, Thecla Pruni, Zephyrus Betulae, Zephyrus Quercus, Spilothyrus Alcaea, Hesperia Alveus, Hesperia Malvae

Woman in house clothes playing the piano, 1793. Maria Anna Thecla Rottmaennin with her long hair.. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Picture No. 11073974
Brown Hairstreak Butterfly female basking Dorset, UK

TIEPOLO, Giovanni Battista (1696-1770). Saint Thecla Liberating Este from the Plague. 1758 - 1759. ITALY. Vicenza. Villa Valmarana. Baroque art. Oil on canvas

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"Thecla: A Symbol of Transformation and Beauty in Art and Nature" Thecla, a figure depicted in various artworks throughout history, holds a significant place in both religious narratives and the natural world. In "St Paul Conversing with Thecla, " an ivory panel from late 4th century Rome, we witness the profound conversation between St. Paul and Thecla, highlighting their spiritual connection. In the "Polyptych of the Crucifixion with Saints" from 1350-1355, we find St. Thecla portrayed alongside other revered saints such as St. Stratonicus, St. Hermolaus, St. Matthew, St. Christopher, and St. Abundius. This depiction showcases her importance within Christian iconography. Moving away from artistry to nature's canvas, we encounter captivating butterflies that share their name with this remarkable saint - brown hairstreaks flutter gracefully around blackthorn trees while clouded yellows add vibrant hues to our surroundings. Caterpillars emerge as colorful protagonists in this narrative too; their transformation into breathtaking butterflies symbolizes growth and metamorphosis. Venturing further into exotic lands like Madagascar or India reveals mesmerizing species like the Madagascan sunset moth or Western emperor swallowtail respectively - each possessing unique patterns that captivate our senses. Among these enchanting creatures are also familiar ones such as common brown morphos or falsehead butterflies whose presence brings joy to any observer lucky enough to spot them amidst blooming flowers. Delving deeper into specific species like Dactyloceras lucina moth or common silverspot butterfly unravels intricate details about their lives while Laodice untailed charaxes and phaleros hairstreak showcase diversity within this wondrous realm. Just as Thecla embodies transformation through her spiritual journey depicted in ancient artwork, so do these delicate insects mirror her story through their own transformative processes – reminding us of the beauty found not only in art but also within the natural world.