Consolida regalis (korn-ridderspore) 1635 - 1664

"Consolida regalis (korn-ridderspore)" is a botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, a 17th-century German artist. The work, created between 1635 and 1664, depicts two varieties of the larkspur flower, one with blue petals and the other with pink. This detailed and delicate watercolor exemplifies the blossoming of botanical illustration as a distinct genre during the Renaissance. The painting emphasizes the scientific accuracy of the subject while incorporating the beauty and artistry of the natural world. Today, this work is part of the collection at SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.