Anemone coronaria (fransk anemone); Anemone ×fulgens (skinnende anemone) 1649 - 1659

"Anemone coronaria (fransk anemone); Anemone ×fulgens (skinnende anemone)" is a botanical illustration created by Hans Simon Holtzbecker between 1649 and 1659. The watercolor painting, now housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases seven vibrant anemones arranged in a vertical composition on a cream-colored background. Holtzbecker's meticulous attention to detail, evident in the delicate brushstrokes and subtle color variations, captures the beauty and fragility of these blossoms. This artwork is a prime example of 17th-century botanical illustration, a genre that valued accuracy and scientific precision.