Victoria Saxe
Itzpapalotl

Itzpapalotl

Title: Itzpapalotl
Scientific Name: Rothschildia orizaba, Saturniinae (silk moth)
Medium: Adobe Photoshop

Itzpapalotl is a deity in the Aztec culture. She was a goddess of war and took the form of the Rothschildia orizaba moth. The four clear panes on the wings glint and catch the light like flashing knives. My piece is full of many meanings and stories.

Scientific Illustration