Botanical Study of Fritillaria by Hans Simon Holtzbecker. A detailed botanical illustration depicting several varieties of Fritillaria flowers in purple, yellow, and checkered patterns, alongside their root bulbs on a warm parchment background.

Botanical Study of Fritillaria

Hans Simon Holtzbecker

1650 · Gouache Paint, Parchment

This 17th-century botanical study captures the delicate bell-shaped blooms of the Fritillaria flower in exquisite detail.

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.

Often works in
Bedroom · Living Room · Office
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Best on mid-tone or darker walls
Color notes
Soft cream, Olive green, Rich brown

About the piece

Created circa 1650 by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, this gouache on parchment illustrates various species of Fritillaria, including the distinctive checkered Snake's Head. The scientific precision of the botanical elements is balanced by an elegant, rhythmic composition characteristic of the era's finest florilegia.

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