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.
Rose Chafern (*Cetonia...
Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Rose Chafer beetle with Pupae Stages and Tulip .
Gypsy Moth (*Lymantria...
Antique entomological engraving by Jacob L’Admiral, featuring *Lymantria dispar *, and *Malus*.
Tripartite Tiger Moth...
Original 1774 engraving by Jacob LâAdmiral: Swallowtail Butterfly on Thistle.
Grey Dagger Moth...
Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Moths and Larvae on Fruit Tree Branch.
Dark Sword-grass Moth...
Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Early Moth Stage among Willow Leaves.
Oenistis Moth...
Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Red Butterflies on Flowering Stem.
Bungii Beetle (*Aromia...
Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Larvae and Beetles with Ferns.
Large Tortoiseshell...
Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Dark Butterflies with Chrysalis and Buds.
Magpie Moth (*Abraxas...
Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Colorful Insects on Flowering Stalk.
Large White (*Pieris...
Original 1774 engraving by Jacob L'Admiral: Ornate Butterfly and Metamorphosis Detail.
