Kom met twee trossen vruchten 1594 - 1635

This design for a bowl with two bunches of fruit was created by an anonymous artist using an engraving technique. This detailed drawing gives us insight into the aesthetic preferences and material culture of the Netherlands. The image uses a combination of naturalistic and stylized motifs, reflecting a broader artistic interest in the relationship between nature and artifice. This bowl was never physically made but was probably meant to circulate through print media. This would influence artisanal practices by spreading new designs and forms that could be adapted by local craftsmen, influencing the development of Dutch decorative arts. Art historical scholarship relies on various resources, including design pattern books and archival documents, to trace the circulation of such images and their impact on workshops and manufacturing centers. The meaning of this image lies in its circulation, adaptation, and use within a specific institutional and economic context.