Beetles Print: Stag Beetle, Scarab, Longhorn & Jewel Beetles – Antique 1867
This detailed antique print depicts a wide variety of beetles, including stag beetles, scarabs, longhorn beetles, and jewel beetles, 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 purposes, this plate introduced 19th-century students to insect diversity and the intricate anatomy of Coleoptera.
The labelled figures include:
1. Green tiger beetle (Cicindela campestris) 2. Ground beetle (Carabus species) 3. Diving beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) 4. Darkling beetle (Tenebrionidae species) 5. Rove beetle (Staphylinidae species) 6. Ladybird beetle (Coccinellidae species) 7. Predaceous diving beetle (Dytiscidae species) 8. Dung beetle (Geotrupidae species) 9. Flower chafer (Cetoniinae species) 10. Cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha) 11. Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis) 12. Weevil (Curculionidae species) 13. Stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) 14. Sap beetle (Nitidulidae species) 15. Blister beetle (Meloidae species) 16. Burying beetle (Silphidae species) 17. Click beetle (Elateridae species) 18. Tumbling flower beetle (Mordellidae species) 19. Cardinal beetle (Pyrochroa serraticornis) 20. Longhorn beetle (Cerambycidae species) 21. Ground beetle (Carabidae species) 22. Rove beetle (Staphylinidae species) 23. Net-winged beetle (Lycidae species) 24. Rose chafer (Cetonia aurata) 25. Whirligig beetle (Gyrinidae species) 26. Bark beetle (Scolytinae species) 27. Checkered beetle (Cleridae species) 28. Leaf beetle (Chrysomelidae species) 29. Fire-coloured beetle (Pyrochroidae species) 30. Scarab beetle (Scarabaeidae species) 31. False blister beetle (Oedemeridae species) 32. Water scavenger beetle (Hydrophilidae species) 33. Soldier beetle (Cantharidae species) 34. Skin beetle (Dermestidae species) 35. Rove beetle (Staphylinidae species) 36. Soft-winged flower beetle (Melyridae species) 37. Larder beetle (Dermestes lardarius) 38. Blister beetle (Meloidae species) 39. Jewel beetle (Buprestidae species) 40. Ladybird beetle (Coccinellidae species) 41. Tumbling flower beetle (Mordellidae species) 42. Ptinid beetle (Ptinidae species)
Produced using copper engraving with meticulous hand colouring, this print shows precise anatomical lines and vibrant metallic or matte hues, capturing each beetle’s shape, elytra patterns, and leg structure. Such prints were essential teaching tools in schools and libraries before photographic entomological 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 beetle print in a black, dark wood, or walnut frame with a cream or off-white mount to enhance its detailed engraving and bright colours. For traditional interiors, a gold frame adds antique warmth and refinement. UV-protective glass is recommended to preserve colours and prevent further toning. This antique natural history print will enrich any entomology collection, educational interior, or gallery wall with timeless scientific beauty and decorative appeal.
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