Natuurhistorische ensemble (nr. 12) 1596 - 1610

This detailed illustration, "Natuurhistorische ensemble (nr. 12)", was created by Elias Verhulst between 1596 and 1610. The work is a fine example of the natural history illustrations that were popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. The artwork showcases a variety of meticulously rendered insects, plants, and animals, including a frog, a snail, a butterfly, and various flowers and leaves. Verhulst's precise style and attention to detail capture the beauty and complexity of the natural world. This illustration likely served as a visual aid for scientific study, and is a valuable document of the natural world during the early modern period.