Sedum album (hvid stenurt); Sedum anacampseros (rundbladet stenurt); Sedum (stenurt); Suaeda vera (busk-strandgåsefod); Sedum rupestre (bjerg-stenurt) by Hans Simon Holtzbecker

Sedum album (hvid stenurt); Sedum anacampseros (rundbladet stenurt); Sedum (stenurt); Suaeda vera (busk-strandgåsefod); Sedum rupestre (bjerg-stenurt) 1649 - 1659

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drawing, gouache

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drawing

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gouache

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fluid art

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coloured pencil

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botanical drawing

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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mixed medium

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sketchbook art

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botanical art

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watercolor

This 17th-century botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, titled "Sedum album (hvid stenurt); Sedum anacampseros (rundbladet stenurt); Sedum (stenurt); Suaeda vera (busk-strandgåsefod); Sedum rupestre (bjerg-stenurt)," features five meticulously rendered plants. The delicate brushstrokes capture the intricate details of each species, showcasing their unique morphology. The work exemplifies the scientific interest in documenting the natural world during the Renaissance period, and its precise depiction contributes to the development of botanical knowledge. The artwork is held at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.

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