Vier krokussoorten 1617

Crispijn van de Passe (II)'s *Vier krokussoorten* (1617), an intricate engraving depicting four types of crocuses, is a fine example of botanical illustration. The detailed depiction of the flowers, their leaves, and even insects crawling around them, captures the beauty and complexity of nature. This engraving is likely part of a larger series of illustrations intended to document and showcase the diversity of the natural world. The piece, now in the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the precision and artistry of early scientific illustration.