Aquilegia vulgaris (almindelig akeleje) 1635 - 1664

Hans Simon Holtzbecker's "Aquilegia vulgaris (almindelig akeleje)" is a detailed botanical illustration from the 17th century, showcasing the delicate beauty of the common columbine flower. The artwork depicts the flower in its full glory, with its intricate petals and leaves rendered with precision and care. The artist's meticulous attention to detail brings the flower to life on the page, making it appear almost three-dimensional. This botanical illustration exemplifies the scientific observation and artistic skill that characterized natural history illustrations during the Renaissance and Baroque periods.