Horizontal Panel with a Row of Flowers Above a Frieze with a Hunting Scene in a Landscape, from Livre Nouveau de Fleurs Tres-Util 1645

This etching, created by Nicolas Cochin in 1645, is a panel from his "Livre Nouveau de Fleurs Tres-Util," a botanical collection designed for practical use. The artwork depicts various flowers, including lilies and columbines, in meticulous detail, with each stem and petal meticulously rendered. This meticulous detail was common in botanical illustration, allowing the reader to identify various flower species with accuracy. Below the floral arrangement is a scene of a hunting party, adding a touch of realism and showcasing Cochin's versatility as an artist. The inclusion of this hunting scene, typical of Baroque art, suggests that the work was not merely a scientific observation but a crafted visual tapestry.