The result is an intriguing and interdisciplinary conversation, emphasizing how animals were translated into representational art.
This curiosity manifests itself in the exhibitions impressive range of featured animals and artistic media.
Little Beastswill be on-view at the National Gallery from May 18 through November 2, 2025.
Jan van Kessel the Elder, “Study of Insects and Reptiles [center],” c. 1660
To learn more about the exhibition, visit theNational Gallery website.
Marmota monax (marmot/woodchuck)
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Wenceslaus Hollar, “Two Butterflies, a Wasp, and a Moth,” 1646
Circle of Jan van Kessel the Elder, “Study of Birds and Monkey,” 1660/1670
Jacopo Ligozzi, “A Groundhog or Marmot with a Branch of Plums,” 1605
Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, “Skeleton of a Quadruped,” 1620–21
Jan van Kessel the Elder, “Insects and a Sprig of Rosemary,” 1653
Jacob Hoefnagel, after Joris Hoefnagel, “Archetype studiaque patris Georgii Hoefnagelii [Part 1, Plate 5],” 1592
Megasoma elaphus (elephant beetle)
Jan van Kessel the Elder, “Artist’s Name in Insects and Reptiles [bottom center],” 1658
Jan van Kessel the Elder, “Insects [bottom right corner],” 1658
Marmota monax (marmot/woodchuck)
