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

This collage, created sometime between 1585 and 1700, consists of various cut-out prints pasted onto a blue paper album sheet. The central scene shows a man and two women in a garden setting, while the surrounding borders feature figures in different costumes and botanical illustrations. The artwork showcases the practice of assembling printed imagery prevalent during this period, offering a glimpse into fashion trends, social interactions, and the fascination with natural forms. The Rijksmuseum houses this intriguing example of early collage.