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Leaf thirty-three insects bloodless animals insectae
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Leaf thirty-three insects bloodless animals insectae
Leaf with thirty-three insects, bloodless animals. / insectae. / insects. (title on object), mostly beetles, numbered 1-33. Numbered top right: 6. Part of the sixth album with drawings of fish, shells and insects. Sixth of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanations in Dutch, Latin and French, insects: beetle, insects: ladybird, Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, Praag, 1596 - 1610, paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor (paint), deck paint, ink, pen, h 255 mm × w 164 mm
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Media ID 19551709
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1596 1600 1610 Animals Anselmus Boetius De Boodt Beetle Birds Chalk Commissioned Deck Paint Emperor Rudolf Ii Explanations Fish Insects Latin Numbered Top Right Pencil Plants Praag Shells Sixth Sixth Album Title Twelve Albums Ladybird
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This print showcases a leaf adorned with an astonishing array of thirty-three insects, representing bloodless animals from the insectae family. The mostly beetles featured in this composition are meticulously numbered from 1 to 33, with number six elegantly displayed at the top right corner. This artwork is part of the sixth album within a remarkable collection commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The album itself consists of twelve volumes filled with exquisite drawings depicting various animals, birds, plants, fish, shells, and insects known around 1600. Crafted by the talented Anselmus Boetius de Boodt in Prague between 1596 and 1610, these illustrations showcase his mastery over different mediums such as paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor paint, deck paint ink pen. Accompanied by detailed explanations in Dutch Latin and French languages for each creature depicted on this leaf alone we can observe intricate depictions of beetles alongside ladybirds. The precision and artistry employed in capturing their delicate features highlight De Boodt's keen eye for detail. This print offers us a glimpse into a world where nature's wonders were meticulously documented and celebrated through art. It serves as a testament to both scientific curiosity and artistic expression that thrived during Emperor Rudolf II's reign.
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