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Natural history ensemble nr 15 Leaf hodgepodge
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Natural history ensemble nr 15 Leaf hodgepodge
Natural history ensemble (nr. 15), 15. Leaf of hodgepodge / miscelaniorum tabula 15. / 15. feuille de melange (title on object), Leaf with the fifteenth natural history ensemble with animals and plants, numbers 1-18. Insects (moth, butterfly, flies, dragonfly, grasshopper), spider, snail, mouse, mussel, fruit and flowers. Numbered top right: 15. Part of the seventh album with drawings of reptiles, amphibians and natural history ensembles. The seventh of twelve albums with watercolors of animals, birds and plants, known around 1600, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanations in Dutch, Latin and French, insects, insects: moth, insects: grass-hopper, insects: butterfly, flowers, fruits, spiders, rodents: mouse, molluscs: mussel, Elias Verhulst (attributed to), 1596 - 1610, paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor (paint), deck paint, ink, pen, h 160 mm × w 269 mm
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Media ID 19551088
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a natural history ensemble titled "Leaf Hodgepodge". The image features an array of animals and plants, meticulously depicted with remarkable detail. From insects like moths, butterflies, flies, dragonflies, and grasshoppers to a spider, snail, mouse, mussel, fruit, and flowers - this composition is truly a celebration of nature's diversity. Numbered in the top right corner as 15th in the series, this leaf forms part of the seventh album containing drawings of reptiles, amphibians, and other natural history ensembles. Created between 1596 and 1610 by Elias Verhulst or someone attributed to him for Emperor Rudolf II's commission. The artwork is rendered on paper using various mediums such as pencil sketches enhanced with chalks and watercolors. The artist has also employed deck paint along with ink pens to bring out the vibrant colors and textures found within each subject. Accompanying the visual masterpiece are explanations written in Dutch Latin and French languages. This comprehensive approach adds depth to our understanding of these creatures' characteristics while highlighting their significance in scientific exploration during that period. Preserved within this print lies not just an artistic marvel but also a historical treasure dating back over four centuries. It serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with nature's wonders while reminding us of our responsibility towards its preservation.
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