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Brede Orchis (Dactylorhiza majalis), Anselm Bootius de Boodt, 1596 - 1610 drawing Orchid, probably the broad orchis. Numbered at the top right: 138. At the top right 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 commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II. With explanation in Dutch, Latin and French. draughtsman: Praagdraughtsman: Delft paper. watercolor (paint). deck paint. ink. chalk brush / pen flowers: orchid
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