Twee soorten uit de anjerfamilie 1617

Crispijn van de Passe the Younger’s “Twee soorten uit de anjerfamilie” from 1617, an engraving currently at the Rijksmuseum, depicts three carnations in detailed botanical illustration. The work, part of a larger series, showcases Passe’s mastery in rendering the subtle textures and delicate beauty of nature with meticulous precision. The fine lines and shading create a realistic depiction of the flowers, their stems, and leaves, highlighting the carnations’ botanical characteristics for viewers.