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A Bumble Bee and a Fulgoroid

Former Attribution Formerly attributed to Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century Netherlandish
Former Attribution Formerly attributed to Joris Hoefnagel Netherlandish
17th century (?)
Not on view
This Dutch drawing, likely made in the seventeenth century, illustrates a new interest in observing and documenting insects, which were deemed unworthy of serious study in previous periods. The small size of the sheet is well suited to its subjects, though it is unclear whether the drawing's current dimensions were part of the artist's original conception.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: A Bumble Bee and a Fulgoroid
  • Artist: Anonymous, Dutch, 17th century ?
  • Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Anonymous, Netherlandish, 16th century
  • Former Attribution: Formerly attributed to Joris Hoefnagel (Netherlandish, Antwerp 1542–1600 Vienna)
  • Date: 17th century (?)
  • Medium: Pen and black ink, gray wash, gouache, and watercolor
  • Dimensions: sheet: 3 5/16 x 2 5/16 in. (8.4 x 5.9 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Catherine G. Curran, 2008
  • Object Number: 2008.426
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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