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Lemon (Citrus limon)
Anselmus Boëtius de Boodt, 1596 - 1610
The lemon tree is native to Southeast Asia and was brought to Europe by traders. It was planted in the Royal Gardens in Prague at the beginning of the 16th century, marking the onset of a veritable lemon craze at the imperial court. Orangeries were built to protect the precious plant and fruit from the harsh European winter.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-BR-2017-1-9-36
- Dimensionsheight 242 mm x width 170 mm
- Physical characteristicspenseel in waterverf en dekverf in kleuren over zwart krijt, gehoogd met witte dekverf, handschrift pen in bruin