Ranunculus illyricus (steppe-ranunkel); Anemone nemorosa (hvid anemone) 1635 - 1664

This botanical illustration, titled "Ranunculus illyricus (steppe-ranunkel); Anemone nemorosa (hvid anemone)", is by Danish artist Hans Simon Holtzbecker. The artwork is dated between 1635-1664, during Holtzbecker's early career, and features three plants with meticulous detail, including the Ranunculus illyricus (a type of buttercup) with its yellow blossoms, and two different types of Anemone, one with a white and one with a pink flower. This painting, part of Holtzbecker's "Herbarium", showcases his skill in capturing the delicate beauty of flora, a style common in the 17th century. It is a beautiful example of botanical illustration, a genre popular during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, as it served both artistic and scientific purposes.