Oleander met dubbele bloemen 1821

This detailed pencil drawing, titled "Oleander met dubbele bloemen," is a botanical illustration by Auguste Piquet de Brienne, a French artist known for his meticulous depiction of flora. Created in 1821, the artwork showcases a single oleander stem adorned with delicate double blossoms and leaves, presented with scientific accuracy and artistic grace. It exemplifies the 19th-century fascination with botanical illustration, aiming to capture the beauty and intricacies of the natural world. The artwork is currently housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.