Nature’s Tableau Art Print

A 17th Century Dutch Still Life. This captivating Dutch still life,  titled “Mikelaniorum tabula 52” or “feuille de melange”, offers a glimpse into a world teeming with life.  Created in 1596 by artist IBladislav van Mengelmoes, it showcases a menagerie of creatures against a backdrop of lush greenery.  A colourful frog with bulging eyes sits prominently in the centre,  surveying its miniature domain. Each creature is depicted in  realistic detail,  their forms captured with  precision and artistry.  The inclusion of a halved  apple  adds a touch of whimsy and  symbolic meaning,  perhaps  representing  knowledge or temptation.   This  engaging artwork  blurs the line between scientific observation and artistic expression,  characteristic of  Dutch Golden Age natural history illustrations.

These prints are printed on a fine quality ivory paper.

These are reproductions of old illustrations & in most cases will have the same imperfections as the original.