Papaver dubium (gærde-valmue); Papaver rhoeas (korn-valmue) 1649 - 1659

Hans Simon Holtzbecker's "Papaver dubium (gærde-valmue); Papaver rhoeas (korn-valmue)" is a botanical illustration created between 1649 and 1659. The painting depicts three poppies in varying shades of red and pink, with detailed representations of their stems, leaves, and even roots. This meticulous attention to detail was characteristic of Holtzbecker's work, placing him firmly within the tradition of scientific illustration. The artwork, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the intersection of art and science during the 17th century, offering a beautiful and accurate depiction of these common wildflowers.