Grote leeuwenbek 1799 - 1801

"Grote leeuwenbek," created between 1799 and 1801 by Pierre François Legrand, is a detailed botanical illustration. Executed in black and white, it depicts a single stem of the "Antirrhinum majus" flower, commonly known as the snapdragon. The work features meticulous detail in the depiction of the leaves, petals, and stem of the plant. Legrand's work, characterized by its accuracy and beauty, was typical of the botanical illustration style of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, emphasizing scientific observation and aesthetic appreciation.