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Squatina violin ray Rhinobatidae Meer Engel huijge Bargelote
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Squatina violin ray Rhinobatidae Meer Engel huijge Bargelote
Squatina or violin ray (Rhinobatidae), Meer Engel. huijge Bargelote / Brother Hugo. / Ange de mer (title on object), Squatina (sea angel) or violin ray. Numbered top right: 15. 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 explanation in Dutch, Latin and French, Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, 1596 - 1610, paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor (paint), deck paint, ink, pen, h 188 mm × w 221 mm
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1596 1600 1610 Animals Anselmus Boetius De Boodt Birds Chalk Commissioned Deck Paint Emperor Rudolf Ii Explanation Fish Insects Latin Numbered Top Right Pencil Plants Shells Sixth Sixth Album Title Twelve Albums Sea Angel Squatina
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This print showcases a mesmerizing creature known as the Squatina or violin ray (Rhinobatidae). The image is part of an extraordinary collection commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II in the late 16th century. Created by Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, this particular piece belongs to the sixth album, which features intricate drawings of fish, shells, and insects. The delicate details captured in this artwork truly bring the sea angel to life. Its graceful form glides through the water with ethereal beauty, resembling a heavenly being from beneath the waves. The title "Ange de mer" further emphasizes its otherworldly allure. Numbered at the top right corner as 15, this print holds its place among twelve albums filled with depictions of animals, birds, and plants that were well-known during that time period. Each drawing is accompanied by explanations written in Dutch, Latin, and French languages. Using various artistic mediums such as pencil, chalk, watercolor paint, ink pen, and deck paint on paper, the artist skillfully captures every intricate detail of this magnificent creature's anatomy. This exquisite portrayal serves not only as a visual delight but also provides valuable scientific insights into marine life during Emperor Rudolf II's era. The Liszt Collection proudly presents this remarkable print for all art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike to appreciate and admire.
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