Twee meerkleurige tulpensoorten 1617

This 17th-century etching by Crispijn van de Passe (II) depicts two varieties of tulips, a common subject matter during the Dutch Golden Age. The detailed rendering of the flowers and stems showcases the artist's mastery of line and shadow, characteristic of his botanical works. The etching, titled "Twee meerkleurige tulpensoorten," is a testament to the fascination with the beauty and variety of tulips that gripped the Netherlands during the 17th century, known as “Tulipmania." This artwork is currently held in the Rijksmuseum.