Citrus aurantium (pomerans) 1649 - 1659

"Citrus aurantium (pomerans)" is a botanical illustration created by Hans Simon Holtzbecker between 1649 and 1659. The artwork depicts a detailed rendering of a flowering bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium), also known as a "pomerans". Holtzbecker was a Danish artist known for his precise and lifelike depictions of plants. The painting showcases the intricate details of the tree's leaves, branches, and delicate white blossoms. The artwork exemplifies the blossoming of botanical illustration as a genre during the 17th century. "Citrus aurantium (pomerans)" is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, a renowned art museum in Denmark.