Muscari comosum (fjerhyacint); Scilla autumnalis (høst-skilla); Hyacinthoides italica (italiensk klokkeskilla); Muscari macrocarpum (gul perlehyacint) 1649 - 1659

Hans Simon Holtzbecker's "Muscari comosum (fjerhyacint); Scilla autumnalis (høst-skilla); Hyacinthoides italica (italiensk klokkeskilla); Muscari macrocarpum (gul perlehyacint)" (1649-1659) is a meticulously rendered botanical illustration. The work, now housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases four different varieties of flowering bulbs, each depicted with lifelike accuracy. Holtzbecker's detail extends to the roots, bulbs, and leaves of each plant, demonstrating his deep understanding of natural forms and his mastery of watercolor. This piece exemplifies the growing interest in botanical illustration during the 17th century, where artists combined scientific observation with artistic skill.