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Garden carnations Dianthus caryophyllus lemons
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Garden carnations Dianthus caryophyllus lemons
Garden carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) and lemons (Citrus limon), Garden carnations and (thorny) lemons. With a bird hopping for a fly and a small ornamental plant. FIGs. 19 and 20 on a leaf numbered by hand 11. In: Anselmi Boetii de Boot I.C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II. Imp. Novel. medici a cubiculis Florum, Herbarum, ac fructuum selectiorum icones, & vires pleraeque hactenus ignotae. Part of the album with sheets and plates from De Boodts herbarium from 1640. The twelfth of twelve albums with watercolors of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II, flowers: carnation, fruits: lemon, anonymous, 1604 - 1632 and/or 1640, paper, ink, watercolor (paint), engraving, h 135 mm × w 205 mm h 160 mm × w 230 mm
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Media ID 19550815
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This print showcases the delicate beauty of garden carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) and vibrant lemons (Citrus limon). The combination of these two contrasting elements creates a visually striking image. Amidst the floral arrangement, a bird can be seen hopping in anticipation of catching a fly, adding an element of liveliness to the scene. A small ornamental plant adds further charm to this composition. The print is part of Anselmi Boetii de Boot I. C. Brugensis & Rodolphi II's collection titled "Imp. Novel. medici a cubiculis Florum, Herbarum, ac fructuum selectiorum icones, & vires pleraeque hactenus ignotae". It belongs to an album containing sheets and plates from De Boodts herbarium dating back to 1640. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II around 1600, this twelfth album features watercolors depicting animals, birds, and plants known during that era. The flowers depicted are carnations while the fruits showcased are lemons. Measuring approximately 135 mm in height and 205 mm in width for figs 19 and 20 respectively; with leaf numbered by hand as number eleven; this exquisite piece combines paper, ink, watercolor paint, and engraving techniques. This remarkable print offers viewers a glimpse into nature's intricate details through its vivid depiction of garden carnations and lemons alongside other botanical wonders from centuries past.
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