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Uitstrekker and alder moth (elzen-krammetje) on a branch
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Uitstrekker and alder moth (elzen-krammetje) on a branch
Uitstrekker met den rooten kop and alder moth (elzen-krammetje) on a branch. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), J. Sluyter, Amsterdam, 1774. For this second edition, M. Houttuyn added another eight plates to the original 25
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving, titled "Uitstrekker met den rooten kop and elzen-krammetje on a branch," is a captivating illustration from the second edition of "Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de veranderingen van veele Insekten" (Accurate Descriptions of the Metamorphoses of Insects), published by J. Sluyter in Amsterdam in 1774. The work, which was drawn and etched by Jacob L. Admiral, showcases the intricate details of the Uitstrekker (a type of moth) and the Alder Moth, also known as the Elzen-krammetje, as they rest on a branch. The Uitstrekker, with its distinctive "rooten kop," or root-like head, is depicted in its adult form, with its wings spread wide, revealing intricate patterns and delicate hues. The Alder Moth, on the other hand, is shown as a caterpillar, clinging to the branch with its various legs and prolegs. The meticulous attention to detail in this engraving is truly remarkable, highlighting the cream, spot, dot, band, and other distinct features of both insects. This illustration is a testament to the natural history research of the time and the advanced techniques used to capture the intricacies of the natural world. The addition of eight new plates to the second edition further underscores the comprehensive nature of this work, which was a significant contribution to the fields of entomology and botany. The beauty and precision of this engraving continue to captivate viewers and inspire appreciation for the natural world.
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