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Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
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Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn
FLO4562364 Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba. 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.; (add.info.: Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori, on mulberry leaves, Morus alba. 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.); © Florilegius
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This exquisite handcoloured copperplate engraving captures the delicate beauty of the Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier - Silk moth and silkworm, set against the backdrop of lush mulberry leaves. Drawn and etched by Jacob l'Admiral in 1774, this artwork is a testament to the intricate details and precision of scientific illustration during that era.
The image showcases the stages of metamorphosis these insects undergo, from caterpillar to silk-producing moth, highlighting their close relationship with the Morus alba tree. The vibrant colors used in this print bring these creatures to life, making them appear almost lifelike as they feed on their preferred food source.
Created for Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), this engraving is not only visually stunning but also serves as an educational tool for understanding the natural world. Meticulously detailed and scientifically accurate, it reflects a time when art and science were closely intertwined in the study of nature.
As we admire this historical artwork today, we are reminded of the importance of preserving our environment and appreciating the wonders of nature that surround us. The Bombyx du murier et vers a soie sur un murier continues to inspire awe and fascination centuries after its creation.
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