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Large tortoiseshell butterfly on a cherry tree
Large tortoiseshell butterfly, Nymphalis polychloros, on a cherry tree, Prunus avium. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), J. Sluyter, Amsterdam, 1774. For this second edition, M. Houttuyn added another eight plates to the original 25
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Jacob Ludwig Admiral in 1774, captures the essence of transformation as it depicts a Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Nymphalis polychloros) perched gracefully on the branches of a blooming cherry tree (Prunus avium). The intricate details of the butterfly's vibrant wings, adorned with a mosaic of black, orange, and yellow scales, are beautifully rendered in this meticulously crafted image. The life cycle of this stunning insect is depicted in the various stages of its existence: the caterpillar (larva) can be seen crawling on a leaf below the tree, while the pupa (chrysalis) is shown hanging from a twig, awaiting its transformation into a butterfly. The cherry tree, with its delicate pink blossoms and ripe red fruits, provides a picturesque backdrop to the unfolding metamorphosis. This engraving is taken from the second edition of "Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten" (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), published by J. Sluyter in Amsterdam. For this edition, the renowned naturalist M. Houttuyn added an additional eight plates to the original 25, expanding the scope of this groundbreaking work. The intricate details of this engraving not only showcase the natural beauty of the Large Tortoiseshell Butterfly and the cherry tree but also serve as a testament to the skill and artistry of Jacob Ludwig Admiral. This image invites us to marvel at the wonders of nature and the intricate processes that govern its transformation.
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