Amaryllis lutea Possibly 1806 - 1807

This anonymous botanical illustration from the early 19th century depicts a *Amaryllis lutea*, also known as the *Amaryllis* flower, rendered in meticulous detail. The artist uses watercolors to depict the delicate yellow petals, the intricate veins of the leaves, and the bulbous root system. This is a fine example of a botanical illustration, a genre that flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries, and was often used to document and categorize the natural world. This particular artwork is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.