Cypripedium tonkinense 1885 - 1906

"Cypripedium tonkinense" is a botanical illustration by Jean Jules Linden, a renowned Belgian botanist and horticulturist. Created between 1885 and 1906, the artwork showcases a delicate depiction of the orchid species Cypripedium tonkinense, highlighting its intricate details and vibrant colors. Linden's masterful use of watercolors brings the flower's yellow petals, speckled with dots, and the white lip to life against the backdrop of green foliage and a textured rock. This piece is a testament to Linden's expertise in capturing the beauty of the natural world and his contribution to the field of botanical illustration.