April 26, 2016

Dutch palette.

Written at the height of Dutch supremacy in painting, this 898-page sampler of watercolor mixes is a glimpse into the genius of the times.

The author is identified only as one A. Boogert, the book created in 1692. I hesitate to say published, since it is handwritten, with no indication of any other editions created. It strikes me as a work of passion and love.

It's was discovered and has been posted online in its entirety by Erik Kwakkel, a medieval book historian at Leiden University, The Netherlands.

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