Tagetes patula (udspærret fløjlsblomst) 1649 - 1659

"Tagetes patula (udspærret fløjlsblomst)" is a botanical illustration created by Danish artist Hans Simon Holtzbecker between 1649 and 1659. The detailed watercolor depicts a single yellow flower with a cluster of orange flowers, all blooming on slender stems. The delicate leaves, stems, and flowers are depicted in a realistic style, showcasing the beauty of this common garden flower, highlighting Holtzbecker's skill as a botanical artist. The painting is now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst.