Nootmuskaat van de Banda-eilanden, 1599 1619

This engraving by an anonymous artist, titled "Nootmuskaat van de Banda-eilanden, 1599," depicts nutmeg from the Banda Islands. Created in 1619, the artwork features a still life of several nutmeg fruits, some whole and some halved, arranged on a textured surface. This print is part of a larger series documenting the spice trade during the Dutch Golden Age. The artist's detailed depiction of the nutmeg fruit emphasizes its value as a prized commodity, reflecting the economic importance of the spice trade at the time. The Rijksmuseum houses this artwork.