Butterflies and their caterpillars. Tab. LV.

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  SKU: 73871

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• ARTIST: Albertus Seba

• PUBLISHER: Published in Amsterdam.

• MEDIUM: Engraving,

  DATE: c. 1745

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 16 1/8 x 10 1/2" (41.1 x 26.7 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: From Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio et Iconibus Artificiosissimis Expressio… Plate LV illustrates butterflies alongside their caterpillars, capturing the stages of metamorphosis with careful detail and vibrant color. Published between 1734 and 1765, Seba’s Thesaurus is renowned for its vivid plates that merge scientific observation with artistic refinement.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 14 x 21 inch archival mylar for handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with modern hand coloring, some staining in lower.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Animals & Insects , Butterflies & Moths