6739 Johannes Sluyter – Botanical Scene with Moth and Insects – Original Engraving – Amsterdam, 1774
This finely executed copperplate engraving, published by Johannes Sluyter in Amsterdam in 1774, presents a richly detailed botanical study. At the center is a broad-leaved plant, surrounded by an array of smaller flora and inhabited by moths, caterpillars, and beetles. The print demonstrates scientific attentiveness to both plant and insect morphology, typical of Enlightenment-era natural history illustration.
The dramatic contrast between dark foliage and the lighter background enhances the visual depth of the composition, while the flying moth and crawling insects animate the naturalistic scene. This is plate XIII from an unidentified Dutch natural history series, and it maintains a harmonious balance between scientific precision and artistic sensibility.
Artist or Maker: Johannes Sluyter
Dimensions: 31.5 cm x 20.5 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: 1774
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
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