Katherine Bernhardt (American, b.1975) Giant Tarantula, 2003 acrylic & oil on canvas, 40.7 by 30.2 cm (16 by 11⅞ in.)
For #SaveASpiderDay please enjoy this sparkly spider bling from the American Museum of Natural History's 2021 ”Beautiful Creatures” exhibition:
#PleaseNoSquish 🕷️
Tarantula brooch by Hemmerle, 1995; horse conch pearl, Umba sapphires, diamonds, colored diamonds and gold.
PS - if you missed this exhibition there is also a book available with lots of lovely photos! The spider brooch is on pp. 138-9.
