Illustration til Simon Paulli, "Quadripartitum Botanicum", 1667 1667

This 1667 engraving by Albert Haelwegh is an illustration for Simon Paulli's "Quadripartitum Botanicum" (1667), a book on botany. The composition is dominated by text within a decorative framework featuring two columns with a grapevine archway and a landscape scene at the bottom. The artist's use of hatching and cross-hatching in the engraving creates a sense of depth and texture. Haelwegh, who lived from 1598 to 1673, was known for his illustrative work. This artwork is now part of the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) in Copenhagen, Denmark.