Leiden Cats

Inspired by the history of Leiden, I created a series of four cats based on famous figures from around town - Pieter van der Werff (mayor who freed Leiden from the Spanish), Carolus Clusius (famous botanist who started Tulip Mania), Pieter de la Court the Younger (he cultivated some of the first pineapples in Europe!) and Herman Boerhaave (famous doctor who also has a fascinating museum of medical history devoted in his name).

These works were featured at Wondercat Art Gallery, Leiden, 2025.

Illustration project, 2025