Viburnum tinus (vinter-snebolle) 1649 - 1659

"Viburnum tinus (vinter-snebolle)" is a botanical illustration by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, dating back to the mid-17th century. This delicate watercolor depicts two branches of the Viburnum tinus, also known as the Laurustinus or "vinter-snebolle" in Danish. The artwork, housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, showcases Holtzbecker's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the delicate white blossoms and dark purple berries with precision. The illustration is a testament to the artist's skill in botanical art, a genre that flourished during the Dutch Golden Age.