Title Page and Eleven Prints of Flowers, Plants, and Fruit

attributed to Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1600 - 1604

These twelve sheets are proof impressions for a series of 61 prints with illustrations of flowers, plants, and fruit, combined with small depictions of animals. The plants are rendered with great botanical accuracy. Generally a utilitarian plant is set next to an ornamental one cultivated for its beauty. The title Cognoscite lilia agri refers to the words spoken by Jesus: ‘Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow’.

  • Artwork typealbumblad, titelprent
  • Object numberRP-P-2012-24-1
  • Dimensionsheight 127 mm x width 205 mm, height 172 mm x width 272 mm
  • Physical characteristicsgravure; proefdruk