Tulipa gesneriana (have-tulipan) 1635 - 1664

This botanical illustration, "Tulipa gesneriana (have-tulipan)," was created by Hans Simon Holtzbecker between 1635 and 1664. The artwork, housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, depicts a single, vibrant red tulip with delicate markings, its stem reaching upwards against a cream-colored background. Holtzbecker's detailed rendering exemplifies the meticulous precision of 17th-century Dutch botanical art, showcasing both the scientific accuracy and aesthetic beauty of nature. The tulip, a symbol of wealth and luxury during the Dutch Golden Age, was a popular subject for artists of the time.