Hyacinthus orientalis (almindelig hyacint) 1649 - 1659

"Hyacinthus orientalis (almindelig hyacint)" is a botanical illustration by Danish painter Hans Simon Holtzbecker, created between 1649 and 1659. The painting, currently located in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases three hyacinths in various stages of bloom, with the central hyacinth in full flower, while the other two are just beginning to open. This detailed depiction of the hyacinth's morphology, from the bulb to the petals, exemplifies the 17th-century scientific interest in naturalism. Holtzbecker's precise and delicate brushstrokes give the image a sense of life and vibrancy.