During the Tulipmania in 17th-century Amsterdam, the “Admirael Secretaris” tulip stood out for its striking contrast of white and crimson hues.
We can speculate the tulip to have been cultivated by a prominent individual within Amsterdam’s bureaucratic circles, although there is no definitive evidence to confirm this. Maybe the grower wanted to give its tulip status by naming it the “Admirael Secretaris”.
As the tulip market soared to unprecedented heights, the “Admirael Secretaris” became the coveted possession of affluent collectors and investors. Its name alone evoked authority and distinction, making it a sought-after commodity among the wealthy.
The tulip has survived history thanks to the Great Tulip Book: where an image survived of the Admirael Secretaris at the Norton Simon Art Foundation.
The theme of the NFT tulips for the “Admirael Secretaris” is ‘Secretary of state’. The portrait of the “Admirael Secretaris” from the ‘Ninetynine Tulips’ collection, serves as inspiration for the tulip NFTs.
Ninetynine Tulips 