Convolvulus tricolor (jomfruskørt); Ipomoea purpurea (purpur-pragtsnerle) 1649 - 1659

"Convolvulus tricolor (jomfruskørt); Ipomoea purpurea (purpur-pragtsnerle)" is a botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, a Danish painter known for his detailed depictions of flora. This watercolor, dated between 1649 and 1659, showcases two species of morning glory - Convolvulus tricolor and Ipomoea purpurea - with precision and elegance. The work exhibits the meticulous detail characteristic of botanical illustration, capturing the delicate morphology of the plants, including their leaves, stems, and flowers in various stages of growth. The piece is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.