Watermelon (citrullus vulgaris); Pronk apple. / Citrulli. / Pompon. Watermelon. Possibly a pump ow or gourd. Branch with leaves and some fruits. At the top right numbered: 161. With the fruit the Latin name. Part of the second album with drawings of flowers and plants. Ninth of twelve albums with drawings of animals, birds and plants known around 1600, made by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French.

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