Prikneus en andere soort uit het geslacht koekoeksbloem by Crispijn van de (II) Passe

Prikneus en andere soort uit het geslacht koekoeksbloem 1617

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drawing, paper, ink, pen

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drawing

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flower

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paper

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11_renaissance

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ink

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pen-ink sketch

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pen

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northern-renaissance

Dimensions: height 144 mm, width 210 mm

Copyright: Rijks Museum: Open Domain

Crispijn van de Passe the Younger made this engraving of Prikneus, or ragged-robins, around the mid-17th century in the Netherlands. During this period, the Dutch Republic experienced an unprecedented economic boom. The Dutch Golden Age produced not only great masters of painting like Rembrandt and Vermeer but also a flourishing of scientific illustration. The detailed and accurate depiction of plants reflected both a growing interest in the natural world and a desire to classify and control it. Botanical knowledge was critical for trade and medicine. The image creates meaning through its careful composition, using visual codes to represent scientific data. Cultural references, such as the Latin names, reflect the academic context of the work. To understand this engraving better, we might consult contemporary botanical texts or explore the history of Dutch science and trade. Through such research, we can better appreciate the social and institutional forces that shaped its creation.

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