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Aristolochiaceae?
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Aristolochiaceae?

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

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

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The natural sciences underwent a profound transformation at the end of the 16th century, with greater emphasis placed on insights derived from personal observations. De Boodt, too, adopted a precise and encyclopaedic approach. In this case, the artist may have studied a species from the Birthwort family, recognizable by its tubular flower – a notorious trap for insects – and its spherical fruit. The drawing does not appear entirely lifelike, making the genus of the plant unclear.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineAristolochiaceae?. 1596 - 1610. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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