{"title":"Alida Withoos","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nandina-alida-withoos","title":"Nandina - Alida Withoos","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise botanical study of a Nandina plant by Dutch artist Alida Withoos, rendered in watercolour with careful attention to leaf structure and berry clusters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlida Withoos was a notable Dutch botanical artist, active during the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. She belonged to a family of painters and received training from her father, Matthias Withoos. Her work is recognised for its precision and scientific observation, often commissioned by wealthy patrons to document rare specimens in their private gardens or the Amsterdam Botanical Garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis study of Nandina displays the artist's technical control over the watercolour medium. The composition is balanced, allowing the viewer to observe the plant's structure, from the serrated edges of the leaves to the delicate clusters of berries and small flowers. Withoos employs a restrained palette, using subtle variations in green to define the foliage, while the small red berries provide a controlled contrast. The background remains clean and unadorned, a common practice in botanical illustration of the period to ensure the subject remains the primary focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the more dramatic still-life paintings of the era, this work prioritises clarity and accuracy. The stems are rendered with a firm, thin line, and the shading on the leaves suggests volume without relying on heavy impasto or excessive layering. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner, confirming her authorship of this specific botanical record. Such works were highly valued by collectors who sought to catalogue the natural world. This print captures the quiet observation characteristic of Withoos's output, offering a clear view of the plant's morphology. It is an example of the intersection between art and early modern science, where the goal was to capture the essence of a living specimen on paper for study and display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/memory-of-a-voyage-rene-magritte\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMemory of a Voyage - René Magritte — René Magritte\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/stone-bridge-jean-jacques-de-boissieu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStone Bridge - Jean-Jacques de Boissieu — Jean-Jacques de Boissieu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alida Withoos","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58769808064847,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58770008015183,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58770008047951,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58770008080719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58770008113487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58770008146255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58770008179023,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58770008211791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58770008244559,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58770008277327,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58770008310095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58770008342863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Nandina_Poster_CompositorV1_1789318015930.jpg?v=1789318696"},{"product_id":"lupine-lupinus-angustifolius-alida-withoos-1","title":"Lupine (Lupinus angustifolius) - Alida Withoos","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise botanical study of Lupinus angustifolius by Dutch artist Alida Withoos, rendered in delicate watercolour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlida Withoos was a prominent member of a Dutch family of artists, known for her precise botanical studies. This watercolour of Lupinus angustifolius demonstrates the technical rigour expected of seventeenth-century scientific illustration. The composition focuses on the plant against a plain background, allowing the viewer to observe the structure of the palmate leaves and the characteristic raceme of the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithoos worked during a period when the study of exotic flora was a pursuit of the Dutch elite. Her approach combines scientific accuracy with a delicate handling of pigment. The leaves are rendered with subtle gradations of green, capturing the texture of the foliage, while the pale pink and violet hues of the lupine blossoms are applied with a light touch. This work is typical of the period, where the objective was to document specimens for private collections or scientific study. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner, a common practice for works intended for inclusion in albums or portfolios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike later decorative floral art, this piece maintains a clinical detachment. The plant is presented as a specimen, isolated from its habitat. The fine brushwork and controlled application of colour reflect the discipline required to document botanical features for identification. This print offers a clear view of the plant's anatomy, making it suitable for those interested in the history of natural science or the development of botanical illustration in the Netherlands. The work remains a fine example of the observational skills cultivated by artists of the Dutch Golden Age, who contributed significantly to the documentation of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/cyrtanthus-carneus-robert-jacob-gordon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCyrtanthus carneus - Robert Jacob Gordon — Robert Jacob Gordon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/interior-of-the-stoockhuys-of-apothecary-a-dailly-johannes-jelgerhuis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eInterior of the 'Stoockhuys' of Apothecary A. d'Ailly - Johannes Jelgerhuis — Johannes Jelgerhuis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alida Withoos","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58770391105871,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58770423513423,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58770423546191,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58770423578959,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58770423611727,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58770423644495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58770423677263,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58770423710031,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58770423742799,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58770423775567,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58770423808335,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58770423841103,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Lupine-Lupinus-angustifolius-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789319271423.jpg?v=1789319954"},{"product_id":"datura-datura-metel-alida-withoos","title":"Datura (Datura metel) - Alida Withoos","description":"\u003cp\u003eA precise botanical study of Datura metel by Dutch artist Alida Withoos, capturing the delicate form and colour of the flower with scientific accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlida Withoos was a prominent Dutch botanical artist, active during the late seventeenth century. She belonged to a family of painters and gained recognition for her precise documentation of exotic flora. This watercolour study of Datura metel demonstrates her technical skill in capturing the structural characteristics of the plant. The composition focuses on the trumpet-shaped flower, which displays a delicate transition from deep purple at the base to a pale, translucent white at the ruffled edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithoos employs a controlled application of pigment to render the veining of the leaves and the subtle gradations of the petals. The work reflects the period's interest in natural history and the classification of plants brought to the Netherlands through global trade. Her approach is objective, prioritising clarity and anatomical accuracy over decorative embellishment. The plant is depicted against a neutral background, which allows the viewer to observe the specific morphology of the specimen without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is part of a broader tradition of botanical documentation that emerged in the Dutch Republic. Artists like Withoos were often commissioned to record specimens found in private gardens and botanical collections, such as those belonging to Agnes Block. Her work provides a clear record of the botanical knowledge of the era. The careful observation of light and shadow on the petals reveals a sophisticated understanding of form. This print preserves the original qualities of the watercolour, maintaining the soft transitions and the specific colour palette chosen by the artist. It is a representative example of the scientific rigour applied to art during this period, focusing on the accurate representation of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/cyrtanthus-carneus-robert-jacob-gordon\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCyrtanthus carneus - Robert Jacob Gordon — Robert Jacob Gordon\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/interior-of-the-stoockhuys-of-apothecary-a-dailly-johannes-jelgerhuis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eInterior of the 'Stoockhuys' of Apothecary A. d'Ailly - Johannes Jelgerhuis — Johannes Jelgerhuis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alida Withoos","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58770866798927,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58771084771663,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58771084804431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58771084837199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58771084869967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58771084902735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58771084935503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58771084968271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58771085001039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58771085033807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58771085066575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58771085099343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Datura-Datura-metel-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789320040221.jpg?v=1789320806"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/de\/collections\/alida-withoos.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}