Fruitbomen en kruiden op Java, 1596 1597 - 1646
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pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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personal sketchbook
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
This anonymous 17th-century engraving titled "Fruitbomen en kruiden op Java, 1596" depicts various fruit trees and plants native to the island of Java, including "Mangas", "Samaca", "Areca", and "Betel". The detailed artwork showcases the unique flora of the region, offering viewers a glimpse into the exotic botanical diversity of the Dutch East Indies during the 16th and 17th centuries. The print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a significant historical document showcasing the Dutch fascination with the natural world.
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