WITHOOS, Pieter (Dutch, 1654-1693). Study of Two Moths. 16th C World Maps Early 16th-century map of Europe’s

Early 16th-century map of Europe’s Balkans and surrounding regions

small quiet watercolors

a preference that continually frustrated his fellow scientists

combining precise geographical information with elaborate artistic elements

WITHOOS, Pieter (Dutch, 1654-1693). Study of Two Moths. 16th C World Maps Early 16th-century map of Europe’sWITHOOS, Pieter (Dutch, 1654 1693) Study of Two Moths Pen and brown ink and watercolor on off white laid paper; ruled border in black ink Signed with initials in brown ink on lower left recto P. W. 3 1 2 x 3 3 4 sheet; 5 x 5 1 8 framed Pieter Withoos was an extraordinary natural history painter who lived in late seventeenth century Amsterdam. He mastered the challenging watercolor medium and excelled in painting birds, insects, and flowers with