Bugloss and painted lady butterfly; Heartsease or wild pansy

The recto depicts a bugloss flower accompanied by a painted lady butterfly, while the verso shows a wild pansy, also known as heartsease. These plants were rendered with attention to detail, suggesting a focus on botanical accuracy.

Executed in watercolour, the painting showcases Lemoyne de Morgues' skill in capturing the subtleties of natural forms. The delicate rendering of the plants and butterfly demonstrates a high level of craftsmanship.

Dated to around 1575, the painting is now housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It was part of a rediscovery of Lemoyne de Morgues' botanical watercolours in the early 20th century, which reevaluated his role in the history of botanical art.