Tamarisk en vlasbekje by Crispijn van de (II) Passe

Tamarisk en vlasbekje 1617

aged paper

toned paper

homemade paper

ink paper printed

sketch book

flower

personal sketchbook

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

watercolor

"Tamarisk en vlasbekje" is an engraving by Crispijn van de Passe II, made in 1617. It depicts two botanical specimens, a tamarisk and a flax-leaved toadflax. The artwork is part of a series of botanical illustrations, showcasing the meticulous detail and accuracy of 17th-century natural history studies. The print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, highlights the Dutch Golden Age's flourishing scientific and artistic pursuits, using fine lines to capture the intricate beauty of nature.