Blad met omtrek van 62 bladeren van verschillende planten 1738

This detailed botanical illustration, "Blad met omtrek van 62 bladeren van verschillende planten," created by Dutch artist Jan Wandelaar in 1738, features a meticulous study of 62 different leaf shapes. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, utilizes a simple line drawing technique to highlight the unique forms of these leaves. The graphic representation serves as a valuable resource for botanical study and offers a glimpse into the artistic appreciation of natural forms during the 18th century. This type of illustration is classified as a scientific botanical illustration.