Jessica Simões - Essence of Being

Nombre y apellidos: Jessica Simões

País: Portugal 

Redes sociales: @artx_js

Título de la obra: Essence of Being

Especie o elemento: Nelumbo Nucifera – Lotus Flower

Categoría: Ilustración Científica

Técnicas utilizadas: Colour Pencils and Watercolour

Inteligencia artificial: No.

Tamaño: 297×420 mm

Año de creación: 2025

Descripción:

This illustration represents Nelumbo nucifera (sacred lotus), showing different stages of its development: bud, full bloom, and seed pod, along with its root system. The composition also includes the larval stages of Papilio machaon (Old World swallowtail butterfly), illustrating its life in relation to the plant. The lotus plant, adapted to aquatic environments, displays a distinct developmental cycle, making it an ideal subject for illustrating growth stages and biological transformation.

The purpose of this illustration is scientific and educational. It aims to present both the developmental stages of the lotus plant and the metamorphosis of an insect species, highlighting biological processes and ecological relationships.

The illustration was developed through observational study and scientific references. Each stage of the lotus was carefully analyzed to ensure botanical accuracy. The caterpillar was represented with attention to anatomical detail and proportion, integrating them into the composition in a clear and structured way.