Dictamnus albus (hvid diktam) 1649 - 1659

Hans Simon Holtzbecker's "Dictamnus albus (hvid diktam)" from 1649-1659 is a botanical illustration showcasing the delicate beauty of the flowering plant. The artist masterfully captures the intricate details of the flower's pale pink blossoms, the plant's green leaves, and the elaborate root system. This watercolor, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, exemplifies the meticulousness of 17th-century botanical illustration, serving both aesthetic and scientific purposes.