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  • Jacob L’Admiral

    Discover the original hand-colored engravings from Nauwkeurige Waarneemingen Omtrent de Veranderingen Van Veele Insekten (1774), a landmark work of Enlightenment entomology by Dutch naturalist Jacob L’Admiral.

    These detailed plates illustrate the full life cycles of butterflies, moths, and beetles in exquisite scientific and artistic harmony, often shown alongside their host plants. Each print is a unique blend of natural history, visual storytelling, and antique decorative art.

    Ideal for collectors and design lovers alike, these engravings are not only scientifically accurate but also remarkably aesthetic — perfect for refined interiors and curated wall displays.

    Learn more in our dedicated blog post.

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The Gem (*Orthonama obstipata*) on Gerbera (*Gerbera*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€320.00
Cinnabar Moth (*Tyria Jacobaeae*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€340.00
Phoenix Moth (*Eulithis Prunata*)  Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€360.00
Clifden Nonpareil (*Catocala Fraxini*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€280.00
Moth  (*Heterocera*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€300.00
Peppered Moth (*Biston Betularia*) on Birch (*Betula*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€320.00
Lesser Marbled Fritillary (*Brenthis Ino*) on Wild Pansy (*Viola Tricolor*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€340.00
Wall Brown (*Lasiommata megera*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€360.00
Ringlet (*Aphantopus hyperatus*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€280.00
Grass Eggar (*Lesiocampa Trifolii*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€300.00
Brown Butterfly (Pseudonympha) (*Pseudonympha*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (1774)

€320.00
Small Purple-barred (*Phytometra viridaria*) on Wild Strawberry (*Fragaria vesca*) Hand-colored engraving by Jacob L'Admiral (17

€340.00