During the era of the Tulipmania, a special tulip made its entrance: the “Admirael der Admiraels de Gouda”.
While the name might carry military connotations, it actually refers to the prominent status of this tulip within the collection of a grower from Gouda.
Gouda, located in the province of South Holland, is a city with a rich trading history. In the Middle Ages, it was a thriving center of trade, primarily known for its famous Gouda cheese, as well as trade in linen and wool. This prosperity is still evident in the beautiful historic buildings such as the old town hall and the Sint-Janskerk, both of which continue to reflect the city’s grandeur.
It is highly likely that a tulip with such a grandiose name as “Admirael der Admiraels de Gouda” was not named after a military hero, but rather intended to emphasize the superior status of the tulip itself. This tulip was a gem among tulips, a true ‘admiral’ in the grower’s garden in Gouda.
The “Gouda” tulip variations were among the most highly prized tulips of the Tulipmania.
The NFT tulip “Admirael der Admiraels de Gouda” is depicted in several art styles with the theme ‘Gouda,’ in honor of the grower and the city that bestowed this tulip with its status.
For the “Admirael der Admiraels de Gouda”, the theme of the 99 NFT tulips in various art styles is the city ‘Gouda’. The portrait of the “Admirael der Admiraels de Gouda,” from the ‘Ninetynine Tulips’ collection serves as inspiration for the tulip NFTs.
Ninetynine Tulips 