Aquilegia vulgaris (almindelig akeleje) 1635 - 1664

"Aquilegia vulgaris (almindelig akeleje)" is a botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, a Danish artist known for his meticulous depictions of flora. The watercolor painting, dated between 1635 and 1664, showcases the delicate beauty of the common columbine flower with its vibrant blue petals and intricate green foliage. Holtzbecker's precise rendering of the plant's morphology captures the essence of its natural form, highlighting the intricate details of the flower's structure and the graceful curve of the stems. The artwork is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.