Crocus vernus (vår-krokus); Crocus angustifolius (balkan-krokus); Bulbocodium vernum (?) (vår-lysblomst) 1635 - 1664

This botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, titled "Crocus vernus (vår-krokus); Crocus angustifolius (balkan-krokus); Bulbocodium vernum (?) (vår-lysblomst)," features five different types of crocuses rendered in exquisite detail. The artist meticulously captured the subtle nuances of color and form, showcasing the delicate beauty of these spring flowers. Created between 1635 and 1664, this artwork exemplifies the high standard of botanical illustration during the Baroque period. Holtzbecker's work would have appealed to a wide audience, from botanists to collectors who admired the intricate depiction of nature.