This rare ethnobotanical engraving comes from François Valentijn’s monumental Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën, a comprehensive Dutch work on the East Indies. Numbered Plate No. XXXII, the composition presents a grid of 18 botanically styled illustrations depicting various trees, shrubs, and tropical plants native to Southeast Asia, including spices, fruits, and medicinal specimens. Each panel is labeled with a Roman numeral and rendered with clarity, likely used to accompany descriptions of the flora encountered in the Dutch colonies.

Valentijn’s publication was one of the most ambitious early attempts to catalogue the biodiversity of the East Indies, and this plate reflects both scientific curiosity and colonial interests in tropical resources. The engraving was likely executed by a Dutch artist working under Valentijn’s supervision.

Artist or Maker:

François Valentijn

Dimensions:

34 cm x 39 cm

Medium:

Copperplate Engraving

Date:

1726

Condition Report:

This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

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182 François Valentijn – Plants and Trees of Southeast Asia, Plate No. XXXII