Allium moly (guld-løg); Allium nigrum (sort løg) 1649 - 1659
hanssimonholtzbecker
statensmuseumforkunst
drawing, gouache
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drawing
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egg art
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gouache
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possibly oil pastel
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handmade artwork painting
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oil painting
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fluid art
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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botanical art
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watercolor
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warm toned green
"Allium moly (guld-løg); Allium nigrum (sort løg)" is a 17th-century botanical illustration by Danish artist Hans Simon Holtzbecker. The artwork showcases two different types of Allium plants, depicting their flowers and roots in meticulous detail. Holtzbecker’s work is notable for its accurate depiction of botanical specimens, reflecting the scientific curiosity of the period. This watercolor painting exemplifies the genre of botanical illustration, a form of art that blends scientific accuracy with artistic beauty. The artwork is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.
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