The “Veranderden Admirael Secretaris” was indeed a tulip of intrigue and symbolism during the 17th century Tulipmania.
Its name suggests a sense of power and prestige, as “Admirael” and “Secretaris” were titles associated with high regard during that time.
Interestingly, these names didn’t refer to specific individuals but rather served to emphasize the status and significance of the tulip.
The tulip’s ability to change in appearance from year to year due to the mosaic virus added an additional layer of mystique and unpredictability to its character. This phenomenon, while captivating, also posed challenges for traders and buyers who sought consistency in their tulip investments.
The “Veranderden Admirael Secretaris” stands as a testament to the complex allure of tulips during that era, where beauty, rarity, and unpredictability combined to create a frenzy that reverberates through history.
The portrait of the “Veranderden Admirael Secretaris”, from the ‘Ninetynine Tulips’ collection, serves as the inspiration for the tulip NFT collections. The theme of the 99 “Veranderden Admirael Secretaris” NFT tulips is ‘transformation and conflict’.
Ninetynine Tulips 