Horizontal Panel with a Row of Flowers Above a Frieze with a Battle Scene in a Landscape, from "Livre Nouveau de Fleurs Tres-Util" 1645

This etching by Nicolas Cochin, dating to 1645, is a detailed botanical illustration. It depicts various types of flowers, including tulips and daffodils. The arrangement of the flowers is visually appealing, presenting them in a way that emphasizes their delicate beauty. The lower portion of the etching features a frieze with a battle scene, suggesting the artist's interest in incorporating both the natural and the dramatic into his work. This print, originally from the publication "Livre Nouveau de Fleurs Tres-Util", demonstrates Cochin's skill in capturing the nuances of botanical forms and his ability to balance intricate detail with a sense of dynamic composition.