Woodblock print Cruydt-Boeck - 1644

Botanical folio leaf taken from the celebrated 1644 edition of Rembert Dodoens' magnum opus, the Cruydt-Boeck.

​This leaf features two detailed, vibrant hand-colored woodblock prints illustrating classic European botanical specimens: Moly met smalle bladeren (Small-leaved Moly) and Bergh-look (Mountain Garlic). The woodblock illustrations were printed directly in-text alongside the traditional Early Modern Dutch blackletter typography, offering a fine display of historic letterpress printing and 17th-century scientific illustration.
​Printed on heavy 17th-century laid paper measuring 23 × 37 cm.

​Condition & Storage:
The paper shows natural antique age-toning consistent with a 1644 impression. For maximum conservation, the sheet is secured inside an acid-free transparent glassine paper enclosure and stored in a rigid folder for safe shipping and display.