Rare-Antique Print-CAMPION-MOTH-SIDERIDIS-RIVULARIS-FLOWER-l’Admiral-1774

The print features a detailed depiction of the Campion moth (Sideridis rivularis) in various stages of its life cycle, including the caterpillar and adult stages. The moth is shown on a flowering plant, with vibrant red blooms that contrast with the green foliage. The caterpillars are depicted feeding on the leaves, while the adult moths are seen perched on the flowers and nearby leaves. The hand-coloring brings out the rich hues of the flowers and the intricate patterns on the moths, creating a vivid natural history illustration that highlights the beauty and complexity of the subject matter.

Made by Jacob l’Admiral after own design.

Medium: Attractively hand-colored etching and stipple engraving on Hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: French lily and Strasbourg bend.

Sheet size: 23 x 31 cm (9.06 x 12.2 inch). Image size: 19 x 26 cm. (7.48 x 10.24 inch).

Condition: very good, given age. With attractuve contempary hand coloring. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.

CAMPION MOTH, SIDERIDIS RIVULARIS, NATURAL HISTORY, BOTANICAL ENGRAVING, HAND-COLORED COPPERPLATE ENGRAVING, INSECTS, METAMORPHOSIS, JACOB L’ADMIRAL, 18TH CENTURY | EXPO-NATURE

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

From “Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten” (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), published by J. Sluyter, Amsterdam, 1774.

Biography engraver: Jacob l’Admiral (1700-1770) was a Dutch artist and engraver known for his detailed and accurate depictions of insects and plants. His work was highly regarded for its scientific accuracy and artistic quality. L’Admiral contributed to several important works on natural history, and his engravings are considered valuable both for their artistic merit and their contribution to the study of entomology in the 18th century.