Klein edelsmidboeket in zilverrijgervorm c. 1620 - 1625

This is a small drawing of a bouquet, made by an anonymous artist. In the absence of information, it's tempting to imagine who made this drawing and why. Was it a goldsmith, experimenting with designs? The title certainly points in that direction. Or was it a woman, perhaps, exploring the natural world from the confines of domestic life? Bouquets, even imagined ones, offered a sanctioned space for creativity. The delicate lines suggest a personal, almost intimate act of creation. The design does not follow traditional compositions; instead, it seems to seek a new form of expression. What stories do you imagine the anonymous artist wanted to tell? And how does its message resonate with you?