Tradescantia, Tulpe, Türkenbund 

"Tradescantia, Tulpe, Türkenbund" is an 18th-century botanical illustration by N. Robb, currently housed at the Städel Museum. The artwork showcases a vivid depiction of a single, vibrant pink and white tulip with ruffled petals, surrounded by purple Tradescantia and a cluster of drooping, bell-shaped, purple Fritillaria. The detailed rendering of the flowers and their delicate stems emphasizes the beauty and diversity of the natural world, characteristic of botanical art of the period. The piece speaks to the enduring fascination with the flora of the time, especially the tulip which was a popular symbol of wealth and beauty in the 18th century.