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Leaf various insects spiders bloodless animals
Leaf with various insects and spiders, bloodless animals. / insectae. / insectes (title on object), Leaf with various insects, spiders and an earthworm, numbered 1-20. Numbered top right: 16. 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, spiders (with NAME), worms, Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, Praag, 1596 - 1610, paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor (paint), deck paint, ink, pen, h 293 mm × w 178 mm
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Media ID 19551142
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1596 1600 1610 Animals Anselmus Boetius De Boodt Birds Chalk Commissioned Deck Paint Emperor Rudolf Ii Explanations Fish Insects Latin Name Numbered Top Right Pencil Plants Praag Shells Sixth Sixth Album Title Twelve Albums Worms Earthworm Insectes Spiders
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This print showcases a leaf adorned with an array of fascinating creatures, including various insects, spiders, and even a bloodless earthworm. The intricate details of each organism are meticulously captured in this artwork. Numbered 1-20, the top right corner reveals that this particular image is number 16 from a series of drawings compiled in the sixth album. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II during the late 16th to early 17th century, these albums aimed to document animals, birds, and plants known at that time. Created by Anselmus Boetius de Boodt in Prague between 1596 and 1610, this piece exemplifies his exceptional skill as an artist. The composition features not only visual representations but also includes explanatory text written in Dutch, Latin, and French. This addition provides viewers with valuable insights into the names and characteristics of each insect and spider depicted. Executed using paper as the base material along with pencil sketches, chalk outlines, watercolor paints for vibrant hues, deck paint for added texture or depth effects like embossing or raised surfaces), ink for fine detailing using pen strokes - all contribute to making this artwork truly remarkable. The Liszt Collection has preserved this historical masterpiece which serves as a testament to both scientific curiosity and artistic talent prevalent during that era.
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