Album met voorstellingen van tulpen 1637 - 1645

This is the cover of an album of tulip illustrations, *Album met voorstellingen van tulpen,* created by Dutch painter Jacob Marrel between 1637 and 1645. Marrel was known for his detailed and accurate depictions of flowers. The album is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The cover features a rich maroon fabric with a repeating black pattern, suggesting a lavish and ornate design. It's likely that Marrel's album would have been a prized possession of a wealthy collector, showcasing the beauty and diversity of tulips during the Dutch Golden Age. This album is a testament to the fascination with and obsession with tulips that swept through the Netherlands during this period.