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Hans Simon Holtzbecker
An elegant 17th-century botanical gouache featuring delicate pink blossoms and meticulous root detail.
Rhus Typhina
Hans Simon Holtzbecker
1650 · Gouache Paint, Parchment
A vibrant 17th-century botanical study of Staghorn Sumac, showcasing a textured crimson fruit spike amidst lush green foliage.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Gallery Wall
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft cream, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Created around 1650 by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, this masterful gouache painting on parchment depicts Rhus typhina, commonly known as Staghorn Sumac. The work captures the intricate detail of the plant's serrated leaves and the dense, velvety texture of its iconic red fruit cluster, exemplifying the precision and scientific curiosity of early modern European botanical illustration.
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