Primula vulgaris (storblomstret kodriver); Primula ×pubescens (have-aurikel) 1635 - 1664

This botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, created between 1635 and 1664, showcases three different types of primrose: *Primula vulgaris*, *Primula ×pubescens*, and *Primula vulgaris* (var. *rubra*). The meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of the flowers and foliage are characteristic of botanical art of the 17th century, which aimed to document and study the natural world. This piece, now housed in the Statens Museum for Kunst, is a testament to Holtzbecker's mastery of watercolor and his contribution to the field of botanical illustration.