Overview
A classic botanical study featuring five distinct tulip varieties, presented in the scientific 'florilegium' style of the Enlightenment.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Decorative Botanical Tulip Study Print
Photo reference
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Story
In the 1630s, the Dutch Republic was gripped by 'Tulipomania,' a speculative frenzy where a single rare bulb could cost more than a canal house in Amsterdam.
Maker / Origin
While the specific modern printer is unidentified, the style follows the tradition of masters like Basilius Besler, who published the 'Hortus Eystettensis' in 1613.
Condition & Value
The print appears well-preserved behind glass, though the price tag is adhered directly to the glass surface. As a modern decorative reproduction, the value is primarily in the aesthetic appeal and the frame rather than rarity or antique age.
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