Prunus dulcis (mandel); Prunus tenella (dværg-mandel) 1649 - 1659

"Prunus dulcis (mandel); Prunus tenella (dværg-mandel)" (1649-1659) is a botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, a Danish artist known for his detailed depictions of flora. This watercolor showcases two species of almond trees: Prunus dulcis and Prunus tenella. Holtzbecker captures the delicate beauty of the almond blossoms with precision, displaying their pale pink petals and intricate floral structure against a light yellow background. The artwork is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark, and exemplifies Holtzbecker's contribution to the scientific illustration of plants in the 17th century.