Sammlung europäischer Schmetterlinge, Jacob Hübner, zwei Blätter - 1796
No. 83821711
Jacob L'Admiral - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori on mulberry leaves - 1774
No. 83821711
Jacob L'Admiral - Silk moth and silkworm, Bombyx mori on mulberry leaves - 1774
This rare hand-coloured engraving is from the Jacob L'Admiral’s ””Nauwkeurige waarnemingen omtrent de veranderingen van vele insecten of gekorvene diertjes […]”. The work was published in Netherlands, 1774.
In this book, L'Admiral presents meticulous observations and studies of the changes in many different insects and other arthropods. The work focuses particularly on the metamorphosis of insects and their development from egg to adult individual.
Artist
Jacob L'Admiral
Medium
Hand-coloured engraving
Size
27 cm x 43 cm
Date
1774
Condition Report
This work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
This item is professionally protected by handmade packing.
The Certificate of Authenticity is included.
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