Aquilegia vulgaris (almindelig akeleje) 1635 - 1664

"Aquilegia vulgaris (almindelig akeleje)" is a botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, a Danish artist known for his detailed depictions of plants. Created between 1635 and 1664, the artwork showcases the delicate beauty of the common columbine flower. The illustration features two separate stems of the plant, with one showcasing the white and white-pink blooms and the other depicting the pink variety. Holtzbecker's meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of the plant's form and color make this artwork a valuable contribution to the history of botanical illustration. The work is currently housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Denmark.