The Black Tulip

Main Ideas

• Love and devotion: The story of Cornelius van Baerle and Rosa, their love and dedication to each other despite all trials and hardships.
• Justice and injustice: The unjust accusation of Cornelius for treason and his fight for justice.
• Passion for science and art: Cornelius's fascination with cultivating the black tulip as a symbol of the pursuit of perfection and beauty.
• Envy and deceit: The actions of Isaac Boxtel, who envies Cornelius's success and tries to ruin his life.
• The strength of the human spirit: Overcoming difficulties and trials through the inner strength and resilience of the main characters.