“Butterflies and Blossoms II” by master botanical painter Johann Theodore de Bry, implements precise detailing, exquisite realism and graceful movement, showcasing his immense artistic skills. De Bry (1561 – 1623) initially assisted his father, famed publisher of “Great Voyages,” illustrated travel narratives that were artistically and historically essential to the Age of Discovery. De Bry is most acclaimed for his illustrated flower books, publishing two of the most beautiful and highly regarded volumes of his era. De Bry also dedicated an entire book to the exotic tulip, newly imported from Turkey.

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