Simon Paulli overrækker Frederik III en bog. Illustration til Simon Paulli, "Quadripartitum Botanicum", 1667 1667

This engraving by Albert Haelwegh depicts a scene of Simon Paulli presenting his book, "Quadripartitum Botanicum," to King Frederik III of Denmark in 1667. Paulli, a Danish botanist, is kneeling and presenting the book to the seated King, surrounded by courtiers. The engraving's detail, including the inscription on the book ("DEO REGT"), highlights the historical significance of the event and the book's importance in the development of Danish botany. This artwork, held in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, provides a valuable glimpse into the cultural and intellectual life of 17th-century Denmark.