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Snails Cochleae terrestres LunaAzons de terre
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Snails Cochleae terrestres LunaAzons de terre
Snails, Snails. / Cochleae terrestres. / Lunacons de terre. Escargot. (title on object), Leaf with different snails, numbered 1-16. Numbered top right: 18. 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 an explanation in Dutch, Latin and French, molluscs: snail, Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, Praag, 1596 - 1610, paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor (paint), deck paint, ink, pen, h 265 mm × w 181 mm
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Media ID 19551160
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1596 1600 1610 Animals Anselmus Boetius De Boodt Birds Chalk Commissioned Deck Paint Emperor Rudolf Ii Explanation Fish Insects Latin Molluscs Numbered Top Right Pencil Plants Praag Shells Sixth Sixth Album Snail Snails Title Twelve Albums Escargot
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This print from the Liszt Collection showcases a leaf adorned with an array of fascinating snails, each meticulously numbered from 1 to 16. The title on the object, "Snails Cochleae terrestres LunaAzons de terre" hints at the diverse world captured within this image. Part of the sixth album containing drawings of fish, shells, and insects, this particular piece is one of twelve albums commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II in the early 17th century. Created between 1596 and 1610 by Anselmus Boetius de Boodt in Prague, these albums aimed to document animals, birds, and plants known during that time. Measuring approximately 265mm in height and 181mm in width, this artwork combines various mediums such as paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor paint, deck paint ink pen to bring these delicate creatures to life. The intricate details showcased through these techniques highlight De Boodt's skillful observation and dedication to capturing nature's wonders. Accompanied by explanations written in Dutch Latin French languages; molluscs: snail - viewers are provided with a deeper understanding of each depicted species. This print offers a glimpse into a historical era when scientific exploration flourished under royal patronage. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a lover of natural history studies, this remarkable print invites you to marvel at the beauty found within even the smallest creatures that inhabit our world.
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