Methodes voor het maken van sirih by Jan Brandes

Methodes voor het maken van sirih Possibly 1783

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aged paper

toned paper

water colours

tea stained

handmade artwork painting

fruit

coloured pencil

coffee painting

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Methodes voor het maken van sirih" is a watercolor drawing by Dutch artist Jan Brandes from possibly 1783. The artwork is a detailed study of the betel nut plant, depicting various stages of growth, including the leaves, the nut itself, and the process of preparing the betel nut for chewing. The intricate details and precise rendering of the plant parts exemplify Brandes's skills as a botanical illustrator. The artwork is a testament to the importance of betel nut in Southeast Asian culture and its role in trade and everyday life.