An enduring tulip from the Tulipmania era bears the remarkable name: “De Hoer,” which translates to “The Whore” in English. This name is steeped in symbolism and historical context.
During the height of the Tulipmania, the Roman goddess Flora, representing flowers, spring, and fertility, was symbolized as the ‘giver of the tulip…’
However, when the tulip bubble burst and dreams of immense wealth evaporated, the former idol was ridiculed and depicted as a whore. The fiery passion that once burned for her had turned into bitter disappointment.
It’s possible that the grower of the tulip “De Hoer” chose the name out of resentment for their lost riches. The tulip itself, with its graceful white and deep red striped petals, symbolizes the allure that the Tulipmania posed – as enchanting and deceptive as the fickleness of fortune.
The NFT tulips “De Hoer” are depicted in several art styles, themed around ‘(goddess) Flora’. The tulip stands as a vivid symbol of the risks of gambling on fortune and the bittersweet lessons it imparts. The portrait of “De Hoer” serves as inspiration for the tulip NFTs.
Ninetynine Tulips 