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Pink winged horn Strombus gigas Roos Couleure Laphoorn
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Pink winged horn Strombus gigas Roos Couleure Laphoorn
Pink winged horn (Strombus gigas), Roos Couleure Laphoorn. / Murex Aculeatus. (title on object), Pink winged horn. Numbered top right: 11. 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, brush, h 129 mm × w 203 mm
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Media ID 19551673
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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 Strombus Gigas
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This print showcases a stunning Pink Winged Horn (Strombus gigas) known as Roos Couleure Laphoorn. The intricate details of this marine creature are beautifully captured in the image, highlighting its delicate pink wings and distinctive horn-like structure. The title on the object reads "Murex Aculeatus" adding another layer of intrigue to this fascinating specimen. Numbered at the top right corner as 11, it is part of the sixth album featuring exquisite drawings of fish, shells, and insects. This album is one among twelve commissioned by Emperor Rudolf II around 1600. Anselmus Boetius de Boodt, an esteemed artist from that era, meticulously crafted this artwork using various mediums such as paper, pencil, chalk, watercolor paint, deck paint, and brush. His talent shines through in every stroke and color choice. Accompanying the drawing are explanations written in Dutch, Latin, and French languages; providing valuable insights into the characteristics and significance of this unique species. The Liszt Collection has preserved this remarkable piece for admirers to appreciate its historical value and artistic brilliance. It serves as a testament to both nature's wonders and human creativity during a time when scientific exploration was flourishing under Emperor Rudolf II's patronage
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