Common Milkweed Common Milkweed Asclepias syriaca

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Common Milkweed Common Milkweed Asclepias syriaca

Common Milkweed Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), Silk plant, with flowers and seed pods. Numbered top right: 256. Below the Latin name. 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, commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French. Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, 1596 - 1610, paper, watercolor (paint), deck paint, chalk, ink, pen, h 243 mm × w 161 mm

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1596 1600 1610 Animals Anselmus Boetius De Boodt Birds Chalk Commissioned Deck Paint Emperor Rudolf Ii Explanation Latin Latin Name Numbered Top Right Plants Tenth Third Album Twelve Albums Asclepias Syriaca Seed Pods

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This print showcases the exquisite beauty of the Common Milkweed, scientifically known as Asclepias syriaca. The image depicts a vibrant Silk plant adorned with delicate flowers and intriguing seed pods. Numbered at the top right corner as 256, this botanical masterpiece is part of the third album featuring meticulously detailed drawings of various flowers and plants. Commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II during the late 16th to early 17th century, this artwork was created by Anselmus Boetius de Boodt. Crafted on paper using watercolor paint, deck paint, chalk, ink, pen, and measuring approximately 243 mm in height and 161 mm in width; it represents an extraordinary blend of artistic talent and scientific precision. Accompanied by explanations in Dutch, Latin, and French languages below its Latin name inscription; this print offers a glimpse into the rich history of botanical exploration during that era. It forms part of a larger collection consisting of twelve albums containing drawings not only depicting flora but also animals and birds prevalent around 1600. The Liszt Collection has preserved this remarkable piece for enthusiasts who appreciate both artistry and natural wonders alike

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