Sheet with Flowers from an Album by Anonymous

Sheet with Flowers from an Album 1630 - 1718

quirky sketch

pen illustration

pen sketch

flower

personal sketchbook

sketchwork

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

initial sketch

This anonymous etching from the 17th century showcases a detailed study of peonies. The delicate lines and intricate detail capture the blooms in full blossom. It is one of six "Sheets with Flowers from an Album", created by an unknown artist between 1630 and 1718. This piece now resides at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. The album's pages, featuring botanical studies like this one, demonstrate the artist's precise observation of nature, as well as the artistic appeal of flowers during this period.

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rijksmuseum over 1 year ago

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Artists keen to learn how to draw flowers must make haste. After all, the blooms wilt quickly once they have been picked! To become familiar with specific sorts of flowers, they could turn to books with drawing examples, such as this album. But ordinary flower lovers too would have enjoyed looking at such albums.