One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Date
1867
Sheet size
28.5 × 22 cm (11.2 × 8.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-12980-26
Condition
Good condition for its age, with slight overall toning and minor scattered foxing mainly in the margins. The paper remains strong with no tears or repairs, and the hand colouring is vivid and well-preserved.
This detailed antique print depicts a wide range of arachnids, insects, and myriapods, including spiders, scorpions, flies, centipedes, lice, and mites, rendered in fine hand-coloured engravings. It originates from the Atlas der Natuurlijke Geschiedenis voor scholen en huisgezinnen, adapted into Dutch by T.C. Winkler after Traugott Bromme, and published in Amsterdam by J.C. Loman in 1867. Created for educational use, this plate introduced 19th-century students to arthropod diversity and anatomical classification.
Produced using copper engraving with meticulous hand colouring, the print shows fine anatomical lines, body segmentation, and detailed leg structures. Each specimen is depicted systematically for comparative study, reflecting the precision of 19th-century natural history illustration before photographic field guides existed.
Condition summary: Good condition for its age, with slight overall toning and minor scattered foxing mainly in the margins. The paper remains strong with no tears or repairs, and the hand colouring is vivid and well-preserved.
Framing tips: Frame this entomological and arachnological print in a black, dark wood, or walnut frame with a cream or off-white mount to enhance its detailed engraving and earthy tones. For traditional settings, a gold frame adds antique warmth and academic elegance. UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve the colours and prevent further toning. This antique natural history print will enrich any insect or spider art collection, educational interior, or natural history gallery wall with timeless scientific beauty and decorative intrigue.
