Bloeiende Pelargonium 1668 - 1729

"Bloeiende Pelargonium" (Blooming Pelargonium), a watercolor by Dutch artist Laurens Vincentsz. van der Vinne, is a detailed depiction of the plant Pelargonium. The artwork, created between 1668 and 1729, showcases the delicate blossoms and leaves in a realistic style typical of botanical illustration. It is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a renowned Dutch museum dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Dutch art and history. The precise and detailed nature of the artwork reflects the scientific curiosity and interest in the natural world prevalent during the 17th and 18th centuries.