Collage van uitgeknipte prenten geplakt op albumblad van blauw papier c. 1585 - 1700

This 17th century Dutch artwork, known as a "prentencollage," is a visually captivating arrangement of various printed images carefully assembled on a blue paper album leaf. The collage features an assortment of subjects including figures on horseback, birds, botanical illustrations, architectural details, and even a mythological creature. The artist's meticulous selection and arrangement of these images creates a unique visual narrative, demonstrating the artistic practice of collage, popular during this era. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a glimpse into the artistic tastes and techniques of the 16th and 17th centuries.