Leucojum aestivum (sommer-hvidblomme); Galanthus nivalis (almindelig vintergæk); Leucojum vernum (dorotealilje) 1635 - 1664

This botanical illustration, created by Danish artist Hans Simon Holtzbecker between 1635 and 1664, depicts three different types of flowers: Leucojum aestivum (summer snowflake), Galanthus nivalis (common snowdrop), and Leucojum vernum (spring snowflake). The artwork showcases Holtzbecker's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the delicate beauty of these early blooming flowers with precise brushstrokes. Holtzbecker's work exemplifies the flourishing of botanical illustration in the 17th century, a period when scientific curiosity and artistic expression intertwined. This specific artwork is currently part of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst collection in Copenhagen.