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European Squid (Loligo vulgaris)
Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt, 1596 - 1610
Natural science changed dramatically towards the end of the 16th century, with greater emphasis placed on insights derived from personal observations. In line with this, De Boodt, too, adopted a precise and encyclopaedic approach. The European squid depicted here is readily identifiable by the two long sucker-covered arms with which it can catch its prey. However, the draughtsman seems to have made a mistake: this squid has one tentacle too many.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-BR-2017-1-6-56
- Dimensionsheight 155 mm x width 288 mm
- Physical characteristicspenseel in waterverf in kleuren over potlood of zwart krijt, handschrift in pen in bruin