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African marigold (Tagetes), violet (viola) and daffodil (Narcissus)
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African marigold (Tagetes), violet (viola) and daffodil (Narcissus)

1596 - 1610 · pen; brush; paper; deck paint; ink; watercolor (paint); chalk

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

An African violet, two purple violets and a narcissus or bird's milk. Numbered top right: 234. Name in five languages at top. Part of the third album with drawings of flowers and plants. Tenth of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, made on commission of Emperor Rudolf II. With explanations in Dutch, Latin and French.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAfrikaantje (Tagetes), viooltje (viola) en narcis (Narcissus). 1596 - 1610. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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