Polygonatum verticillatum (krans-konval); Polygonatum multiflorum (stor konval) 1649 - 1659

This botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, dated 1649-1659, depicts two species of Polygonatum: Polygonatum verticillatum and Polygonatum multiflorum. The artwork showcases the delicate beauty of these plants, with their slender stems, graceful leaves, and delicate yellow flowers. Holtzbecker’s meticulous detail and precise rendering are characteristic of the scientific illustration tradition, highlighting the morphological features of these plants for botanical study. This work can be found in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.