1. Corcus purpereus variegatus 2. Corcus Lutens. (1596-1610)

Dated 1596-1610, "1. Corcus purpereus variegatus 2. Corcus Lutens." is an artwork by Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt. Plants & Animals, a short history: Images of plants and animals run from medieval herbals and bestiaries to the scientific illustration of the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal. Historical background, 1596-1610: The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern. Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. It is listed in the Plants & Animals collection. The image is in portrait orientation.

"1. Corcus purpereus variegatus 2. Corcus Lutens." is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Flora and fauna subjects make an interior feel softer and more alive, adding a natural rhythm that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.

Flemish, 1550–1632

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