Syringa ×laciniata (fliget syren) 1649 - 1659

This botanical illustration, "Syringa ×laciniata (fliget syren)", was created by Hans Simon Holtzbecker between 1649 and 1659. It depicts the "fliget syren" (a type of lilac) in detail, showcasing its delicate, lavender flowers and intricate, green foliage. This watercolor painting is part of a larger collection of botanical illustrations that were likely intended for scientific study or to document the flora of the time. It is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark. The precise and detailed nature of Holtzbecker's work is characteristic of botanical illustration from the 17th century, a period that saw a surge in scientific interest in the natural world.