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Diorama - The Mourning Cloak
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The Mourning Cloak
Renowned for her scientific accuracy and artistic elegance, Dutch painter Rachel Ruysch (1664-1750) often featured butterflies and other insects In her flower still life paintings.
The Mourning Cloak Butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa), known as the Camberwell Beauty in Britain, Is a large species native to both North America and Eurasia. Characterized by its dark maroon wings bordered with pale edges and a row of iridescent blue spots, this butterfly's striking appearance made It a popular subject in artistic representations, including works by Ruysch. Its name, "Mourning Cloak," derives from its resemblance to traditional cloaks worn during periods of mourning, symbolizing grief, remembrance, and the passage of time.
Custom-Made Insect Dioramas
Instar Innovations has created a series of custom-made insect dioramas for the Rachel Ruysch: Nature into Art exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art....