Asclepias incarnata (rosen-silkeplante) 1649 - 1659

Hans Simon Holtzbecker's "Asclepias incarnata (rosen-silkeplante)" is a meticulous botanical illustration from 1649-1659. The artwork depicts the plant in both its flowering and seed-bearing stages, showcasing its delicate pink blossoms and intricate seed pods. The detailed rendering of the leaves and stems, with their fine veins and textures, demonstrates Holtzbecker's mastery of botanical illustration. The artwork is currently housed at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Denmark.