Rosa foetida (gul rose); Rosa foetida (tyrkisk rose) 1635 - 1664
hanssimonholtzbecker
statensmuseumforkunst
drawing, gouache
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drawing
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egg art
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gouache
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culinary art
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food illustration
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botanical photography
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food art
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watercolour illustration
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food photography
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botanical art
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watercolor
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warm toned green
"Rosa foetida (gul rose); Rosa foetida (tyrkisk rose)" is a botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, dated between 1635-1664. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts two different varieties of the Rosa foetida rose, commonly known as the "Austrian Brier" or "Fetid Rose". The illustration showcases the intricate details of the flowers, including their distinctive yellow and red hues, with meticulous accuracy. Holtzbecker’s detailed rendering exemplifies the 17th-century tradition of botanical art, valued for its scientific accuracy and aesthetic appeal.
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