Crispijn Van De Passe – Hortus Floridus

Hortus Floridus

Utrecht, 1614-1617

Crispijn Van De Passe

Approx. 26 x 17 cm

Hortus Floridus or De Blom-hof as it was known in the Dutch edition was published during the mania for tulips which spread across Europe in the early 17th Century. It was primarily compiled by Crispijn van de Passe junior (1589-1670), member of a family of well-known Utrecht draughtsmen and engravers. His father and brothers also contributed to the work. The book was intended to provide inspiration for garden lovers, who were invited to color in the black and white copperplate engravings themselves according to the colors they found in their own gardens.

A copy can be found in the Utrecht University Library, where you can read more about the fascinating history of this work.

Additional works

Crispijn Van De Passe – Sempervivum and Verbascum	Crispijn Van De Passe – Hortus Floridus – How to Grow Tulips	Crispijn Van De Passe – Elegant 17th Century Garden with Tulips (Sold)
Crispijn Van De Passe – Elegant Formal Garden	Crispijn van de Passe – Rabbit, Barley, Pimpernel	Crispijn van de Passe – Harvest God with Cornucopia of Tulips, Roses and Lilies
Crispijn van de Passe – Arundo Indica Florida	Crispijn Van De Passe – Hortus Floridus – Anemones