Crocus luteus, Crocus columbinus, Crocus caeruleus, Crocus albus, Crocus luteus

Information

Title
Crocus luteus, Crocus columbinus, Crocus caeruleus, Crocus albus, Crocus luteus
Record type
Drawings
Original Reference
A/PVK/2
Author or creator
Kouwenhoorn, Pieter van (1599-1654)
Date
1630s
Scope & content
Eight illustrations of varieties of crocus. Plant names inscribed along top of folio in black ink in Latin, French and German: CROCVS LVTEVS Lineis nigris; Crocus Icaune rayonne, Saffran gelbe mitt swartzen flachen; COLVMBINVS; Columbin; Grollbraun; CAERVLEVS, Bleu, Blauw; ALBVS; Blanqc; Weiss; LVTEVS; Icaune; Gelb. English vernacular names: Crocus
Extent
1 item
Physical description
watercolour painting (technique). 45 cm x 31 cm. watercolour (paint). handmade laid paper
Is part of
Kouwenhoorn's album of paintings
Pagination
Page 2 of 47
Plant Genus
Crocus
Common Name
crocus
Copyright
No known copyright restrictions
Credit Line
RHS Lindley Collections
Usage terms
Public Domain