Marine life captured: the Cheloniidae sea turtle, land turtle Testudo Palustris, according to Anselmus Botius de Boodt
The composition reveals a naturalistic representation where the shell, scales, and textures are rendered with scientific precision and pictorial sensitivity. The ochre and green tones blend with earthy shades, creating an atmosphere that is both documentary and poetic, evoking the coastal environment. The technique combines rigorous drawing with subtly modeled light treatment, revealing the volumes and life of the animal in its environment. This aesthetic and educational reading invites you to contemplate every detail of the specimen.

by Anselmus Botius de Boodt, master of naturalist illustration
Anselmus Botius de Boodt belongs to the tradition of naturalist-illustrators where scientific rigor and artistic talent converge. Influenced by the erudition of his time, he creates plates that serve both knowledge and decoration, placing his work within the dialogue between curiosity cabinets and scholarly art. His major works demonstrate careful attention to proportions, textures, and anatomical accuracy, influencing subsequent naturalist publications. Contemplating this art print, one finds the spirit of observation and graphic precision that characterize his contribution to the iconography of natural sciences.

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