Anemone coronaria L. (fransk anemone); Anemone pavonina (påfugle-anemone) 1649 - 1659

This botanical illustration, titled "Anemone coronaria L. (fransk anemone); Anemone pavonina (påfugle-anemone)" was created by Hans Simon Holtzbecker between 1649 and 1659. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the delicate beauty of the anemone flower, with its intricate details rendered with meticulous precision. The artist's keen observation and skilled hand capture the various shades of pink and red hues in the blooms, as well as the subtle textures of the petals and leaves. The composition, featuring nine anemones arranged across the page, adds a sense of order and harmony to the overall design.