Twee soorten van het genus Melanthium 1617

"Twee soorten van het genus Melanthium" (1617) is an engraving by Crispijn van de Passe (II) that showcases two distinct species of the genus *Melanthium*—likely *Nigella* or *Melanthium*— with meticulous detail. This botanical illustration, housed in the Rijksmuseum, captures the delicate features of the plants' stems, leaves, and flowers, highlighting their natural beauty. Van de Passe's skilled hand and meticulous attention to detail make this an example of the burgeoning scientific illustration of the 17th century, where art and botanical study intersected.