{"product_id":"vlinder-pieter-lyonet","title":"Vlinder - Pieter Lyonet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise eighteenth-century etching of a butterfly by Dutch naturalist Pieter Lyonet, showcasing his technical skill in scientific illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis etching by the Dutch naturalist and engraver Pieter Lyonet depicts a butterfly with precision. Lyonet was a polymath, known for his work in entomology and his ability to document the anatomy of insects through copperplate engraving. This specific study demonstrates his technical skill in capturing the texture of the wings and the delicate structure of the antennae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is centred, allowing the viewer to observe the symmetry of the specimen. Lyonet employed fine cross-hatching and line work to suggest the patterns on the wings, creating a sense of volume without the use of colour. The background remains plain, which is characteristic of scientific plates from the eighteenth century, where the objective was to provide a clear, undistracted view of the subject for study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLyonet is perhaps most recognised for his exhaustive anatomical research on the goat moth caterpillar, yet his smaller studies of butterflies and other insects reveal the same level of rigour. His work sits at the intersection of art and science, reflecting the period's desire to categorise and understand the natural world. The etching process allowed for multiple impressions, making such scientific observations accessible to other researchers and collectors of the era. This print offers an insight into the methods used by early naturalists to record biological data before the widespread adoption of photography. The plate shows signs of its age, including minor surface marks that provide a sense of its history as a functional document of natural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pieter Lyonet","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973269819727,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973307502927,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58973307535695,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973307568463,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973307601231,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973307633999,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973307666767,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973307699535,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973307732303,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58973307765071,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58973307797839,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58973307830607,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vlinder_Poster_CompositorV1_1790853111341.jpg?v=1790854122","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/vlinder-pieter-lyonet","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}