Lilium pomponium (pompon-lilje); Lilium martagon (krans-lilje) 1649 - 1659

Hans Simon Holtzbecker, a prominent Danish painter born in 1610 and died in 1671, created this meticulous botanical illustration, "Lilium pomponium (pompon-lilje); Lilium martagon (krans-lilje)," between 1649 and 1659. This watercolor, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases the artist's keen eye for detail as he portrays three varieties of lilies in a naturalistic manner. The artwork, measuring 505 mm in height and 385 mm in width, exemplifies the flourishing scientific illustration movement of the 17th century. The meticulous rendering of the lilies' flowers, stems, leaves, and bulbs demonstrates a fusion of artistic skill and scientific accuracy.