Insekten LXIII. / Insectes LXIII. (Butterflies).

From F. J. Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder. This natural history plate presents two butterflies, carefully engraved and hand-colored, intended to introduce young readers to the beauty and diversity of the insect world. Published between 1790 and 1830, Bertuch's Bilderbuch was one of the most elaborate pictorial encyclopedias of its age, created to teach children about the physical world — its geography, natural phenomena, plants and animals, as well as its peoples and their customs. Plate LXIII captures both the educational spirit and the artistic refinement of the project, making natural history accessible and engaging for a wide audience.