Wilde narcissen 1617

"Wilde narcissen" (Wild Daffodils), an engraving from 1617 by Crispijn van de Passe (II), depicts two different types of daffodils. This meticulous depiction of the flowers, with their delicate petals and slender stems, exemplifies the botanical illustration style popular in the 17th century. Created for a larger volume of botanical illustrations, this print would have been accessible to a wide audience, from naturalists to amateur gardeners, offering valuable visual information on the flora of the time. The print's detailed rendering and scientific accuracy make it a captivating example of the intersection of art and science in the early modern period.