gouache paint
Narcissus and Corbularia Botanical Study
Hans Simon Holtzbecker
An elegant 17th-century botanical study of narcissus varieties, rendered in fine gouache on parchment.
Narcissus and Daffodil Studies
Hans Simon Holtzbecker
1650 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 17th-century botanical study of various Narcissus species, rendered with scientific precision and delicate artistry.
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Where it works
An airy, quiet work with warm, lived-in color — keeps the wall feeling open.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Bathroom · Entryway
- Placement
- Best for narrower walls, entry moments, and layered groupings
- Walls
- Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
- Color notes
- Warm ivory, Soft sage, Soft cream
About the piece
Created around 1650 for the Gottorfer Codex, this exquisite gouache by Hans Simon Holtzbecker captures several varieties of daffodils (Narcissus). The illustration is notable for its 'whole plant' approach, depicting the luminous petals and slender leaves alongside detailed renderings of the bulbs and roots against a natural aged paper ground.
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