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Jacobaea maritima from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
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Jacobaea maritima from the album Gottorfer Codex, c. 1650 (gouache on parchment)
3087220 Jacobaea maritima from the album Gottorfer Codex, c.1650 (gouache on parchment) by Holtzbecher, Hans Simon (fl.1650s); 50.5x38.5 cm; Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; German, out of copyright
Media ID 18258131
© Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark / Bridgeman Images
17th Codex Fern Ferns Gottorfer Codex Hans Simon Holtzbecker Johannes Simon Ragwort Seventeenth
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This print showcases a stunning botanical illustration from the album Gottorfer Codex, created around 1650 by the talented artist Hans Simon Holtzbecher. The artwork, measuring 50.5x38.5 cm, is housed in the prestigious Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen, Denmark. The focal point of this composition is Jacobaea maritima, commonly known as silver ragwort or fern ragwort. This delicate flower takes center stage amidst a lush green backdrop of ferns and leaves. Holtzbecher's meticulous attention to detail brings this seventeenth-century plant to life with vibrant colors and intricate brushwork. The Gottorfer Codex is renowned for its exquisite illustrations of various plants and flowers found during that era. This particular piece exemplifies the skillful craftsmanship and scientific accuracy prevalent in botanical art during the seventeenth century. Johannes Simon Holtzbecker's contribution to this codex demonstrates his mastery as a German painter and illustrator of his time. His precise rendering captures not only the beauty but also serves as an invaluable historical record of these plants. As we admire this remarkable painting, let us appreciate how it bridges artistry with scientific exploration—a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with nature's wonders throughout centuries past.
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