Silene viscaria (almindelig tjærenellike); Silene (trævlekrone) 1649 - 1659

"Silene viscaria (almindelig tjærenellike); Silene (trævlekrone)" is a botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, created between 1649 and 1659. The artwork depicts two detailed representations of the Silene viscaria plant, commonly known as catchfly, with delicate pink blossoms and green foliage. Executed in watercolor, this study exemplifies the scientific precision and aesthetic beauty characteristic of 17th-century botanical illustration. The artwork is part of the collection of the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.