Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid) by Hans Simon Holtzbecker

Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid) 1649 - 1659

drawing, gouache

drawing

toned paper

water colours

gouache

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

fluid art

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

botanical art

watercolor

warm toned green

This botanical illustration, created by Hans Simon Holtzbecker between 1649 and 1659, depicts two varieties of irises: Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris) and Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid). The detailed rendering captures the delicate petals, vibrant colors, and intricate root systems of these flowers. This work is an example of the growing interest in scientific illustration during the 17th century, and it is currently housed at the Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark.