Metamorphosis Collection (#8)

Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Pavonia major. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Puss moth, Cerura vinula, male, female, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Phalaena vinula. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Eastern eggar and small eggar moths
Eastern eggar, Eriogaster catax, and small eggar, Eriogaster lanestris. Phalaena lentipes, Phalaena lanestris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann

Grass eggar, Lasiocampa trifolii, male, female, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Oak eggar and grass eggar moths
Oak eggar variety, Lasiocampa quercus 1, 2, and grass eggar, Lasiocampa trifolii 3, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Conformist, double dart, scarce brindle and silver arches
Conformist, Lithophane furcifera 1, double dart, Graphiphora augur 2, scarce brindle, Apamea lateritia 3, 4, and silver arches, Polia hepatica 5

Dot moths
Dot, Melanchra persicariae 1-4, and Dryobota labecula 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Garden dart and other moths
Garden dart, Euxoa nigricans 1-3, Hadena filograna 4, antirrhinum brocade, Calophasia platyptera 5, Simyra nervosa 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Pine tree lappet and oak eggar moths
Pine tree lappet variety, Dendrolimus pini 1, and oak eggar, Lasiocampa quercus larva, pupa, chyrsalis 2-6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph

Green silver-spangled shark, autumnal rustic and figure
Green silver-spangled shark, Cucullia argentea 1, 2, autumnal rustic, Eugnorisma glareosa 4, figure of eighty, Tethea ocularis 4-6

Saxon, shears, marsh dagger, brown-spot pinion, white-line
Saxon moth, Hyppa rectilinea 1, shears moth, Hada plebeja 2, 3, marsh dagger, Acronicta strigosa 4, brown-spot pinion, Agrochola litura 5, white-line dart, Euxoa nigrofusca 6, Opigena polygona 7

Grey shoulder knot, flounced chestnut and conformist
Grey shoulder knot, Lithophane ornitopus 1, 2, flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola 3-5, conformist, Lithophane furcifera 6-9

Dusky sallow, ear moth and common rustic
Dusky sallow, Eremobia ochroleuca 1, 4, Cynaeda dentalis 2, 3, ear moth, Amphipoea oculea 5, 6, and common rustic, Mesapamea secalis 7

Pine beauty and latin moth
Pine beauty, Panolis flammea 1-6, and latin moth, Callopistria juventina 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Barred sallow and clay moth
Barred sallow, Tileacea aurago 1-4, and clay moth, Mythimna ferrago 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Flounced chestnut, dotted chestnut, brown-line bright-eye
Flounced chestnut, Agrochola helvola 1, 2, dotted chestnut, Conistra rubiginea 3, 4, brown-line bright-eye, Mythimna conigera 5, and treble lines, Charanyca trigrammica 6

Red-headed chestnut, toadflax brocade and grey shoulder knot
Red-headed chestnut, Conistra erythrocephala 1-4, toadflax brocade, Calophasia lunula 5 and grey shoulder knot, Lithophane ornitopus 6

Burren green, sallow, angle-striped sallow and double
Burren green, Calamia tridens 1, sallow, Xanthia icteritia 2, angle-striped sallow, Enargia paleacea 3, 4, and double line, Mythimna turca 5, 6

Pine tree lappet, Dendrolimus pini, male, female, larvae, pupa, chyrsalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Trichosea ludifica, Rhyacia lucipeta and Lamprosticta culta
Trichosea ludifica 1, 2, southern rustic, Rhyacia lucipeta 3, and Lamprosticta culta 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Merveille du jour, scarce merveille du jour
Merveille du jour, Dichonia aprilina 1-4, scarce merveille du jour, Moma alpium 5-7, and marbled green, Cryphia muralis 8

Coronet, marbled coronet, varied coronet and green
Coronet moth, Craniophora ligustri 1-4, marbled coronet, Hadena confusa 5, varied coronet, Hadena compta 6, and green arches, Anaplectoides prasina 7

Sweet gale moth, scarce dagger and knot grass moth
Sweet gale moth, Acronicta euphorbiae 1-5, scarce dagger, Acronicta auricoma 6, and knot grass moth, Acronicta rumicis 7-9

Scarce dagger, sycamore, nutmeg and varied coronet moths
Scarce dagger, Acronicta auricoma 1-3, sycamore moth, Acronicta aceris, nutmeg moth 4, 5, Hadula trifolii 6 and varied coronet, Hadena compta 7

Grey dagger and dark dagger moths
Grey dagger, Acronicta psi 1-4, and dark dagger, Acronicta tridens 5-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Wormwood moth, alder moth and Cucullia tanaceti
Wormwood moth, Cucullia absinthii 1-3, alder moth, Acronicta alni 4-6, and Cucullia tanaceti 7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Gold spangle and other moths
Gold spangle, Autographa bractea 1, 2, Euchalcia modestoides 3, 4, Lamprotes c-aureum 5 and Panchrysia deaurata 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Grey chi and sycamore moth
Grey chi, Antitype chi 1 and sycamore moth, Acronicta aceris 2-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Scarce silver Y, plain golden Y and gold spot
Scarce silver Y, Syngrapha interrogationis 1, 2, plain golden Y, Autographa jota 3-5, gold spot, Plusia festucae 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Frosted orange moth and angle shades
Frosted orange moth, Gortyna flavago 1, 2, and angle shades, Phlogophora meticulosa 3-7. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Drinker moth, Euthrix potatoria, male, female, larva, pupae. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Burnished brass and green silver-spangled shark moths
Burnished brass moth, Diachrysia chrysitis 1-5, and green silver-spangled shark, Cucullia argentea 6-9. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers

Old lady, eastern alchymist, etc
Old lady or black underwing, Mormo maura 1, eastern alchymist, Aedia leucomelas 2, and Dypterygia scabriuscula 3, 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Spotted clover, Guernsey underwing, straw underwing, etc
Spotted clover, Schinia scutosa 1, 2, Epilecta linogrisea 3, Guernsey underwing, Polyphaenis sericata 4, and straw underwing, Thalpophila matura 5, 6

Catocala hymenaea, Amerila puella and Isturgia famula
Catocala hymenaea 1, Amerila puella 2, 3, and Isturgia famula moths 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Catocala conversa, Catocala nymphaea and oak yellow
Catocala conversa 1-3, Catocala nymphaea 4, and oak yellow underwing, Catocala nymphagoga 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die

Sweetfern underwing and oak yellow underwing
Sweetfern underwing, Catocala antinympha 1-3, Catocala nymphaea 4, and oak yellow underwing, Catocala nymphagoga 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann

Lunar yellow underwing and Langmaids yellow underwing
Lunar yellow underwing, Noctua orbona 1, and lesser broad-bordered yellow underwing or Langmaids yellow underwing, Noctua janthina 2-5

Broad-bordered yellow underwing, Noctua fimbriata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini
Blue underwing moth or Clifden nonpareil, Catocala fraxini. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der

Large yellow underwing, Noctua pronuba, and varieties. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Catocala coniuncta and Apopestes spectrum moths
Underwing moth, Catocala coniuncta 1, 2, and Apopestes spectrum 3, 4. Noctua coniuncta, Noctua spectrum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers

Odonestis pruni moth, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach der Natur

Emperor moth, Saturnia pavonia, male and female. Pavonia major. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johan Georg Sturm, from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen nach

Cupid presenting the colours before the King. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by William Nelson Gardiner after an illustration by Princess Elizabeth from Thomas Parks Cupid Turned Volunteer

The Triumph of Galatea, 16th century (red chalk on paper)
AMO271499 The Triumph of Galatea, 16th century (red chalk on paper) by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520) (after); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, And in a cave keeps watch over Alberich
STC324239 There is a dread Dragon he sojourns, And in a cave keeps watch over Alberichs ring, illustration from The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, 1910 (colour litho) by Rackham

Pan and Syrinx (oil)
AGN284339 Pan and Syrinx (oil) by Matteis, Paolo di (1662-1728); Private Collection; (add.info.: chasing the nymph Syrinx through Arcadia; ); Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

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"Metamorphosis: A Journey of Transformation and Wonder" In the depths of the ancient woods, an old woman finds solace amidst towering trees. Like a sea green swallowtail butterfly emerging from its chrysalis, she too undergoes a metamorphosis, embracing her age with grace and wisdom. An axolotl, captured in delicate artwork, symbolizes the beauty of transformation. Just as it regenerates lost limbs, we too have the power to heal and grow. A tobacco hornworm feasts on a tobacco plant, showcasing nature's cycle of change. From tiny caterpillar to magnificent painted lady butterfly - life unfolds in breathtaking stages. Imagination takes flight as a humanized turkey dons the role of a banker. Who would have thought that even our feathered friends can experience their own transformations? The enchanting Two-tailed Pasha dances through life like foxy charaxes fluttering among flowers. Its vibrant colors remind us that change can bring newfound joy and vibrancy. With sophistication and indulgence akin to a bon viveur, a humanized elephant revels in his transformed existence. His journey teaches us that sometimes transformation leads not only to growth but also pleasure. The lesser puss moth embraces its erminea coat as it evolves into something extraordinary. It reminds us that even creatures deemed insignificant can transform into awe-inspiring beings. Apollo's pursuit of Daphne immortalized in marble captures their metamorphic fate forever frozen in time. Their story serves as a reminder that love itself has transformative powers beyond imagination. Cadmus and Hermione intertwine as serpents; their bodies entwined forevermore after undergoing an irreversible metamorphosis by divine intervention. This art piece speaks volumes about how destiny shapes our lives through unexpected changes. From mythical tales to natural wonders, metamorphosis is woven into every aspect of existence – reminding us all that transformation is inevitable yet beautiful at its core.