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Tulipa Gesneriana
Hans Simon Holtzbecker
A striking 17th-century botanical study of a red tulip, showcasing delicate petal textures and a lush green stem.
Tulipa gesneriana
Hans Simon Holtzbecker
1650 · Gouache Paint, Parchment
An elegant 17th-century botanical study of variegated tulips in striking shades of red, white, and pink.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Gallery Wall
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
- Color notes
- Soft cream, Warm beige, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Created around 1650 by Hans Simon Holtzbecker, this gouache on parchment illustration depicts five distinct 'Tulipa gesneriana' specimens. The intricate striped patterns on the petals reflect the era's fascination with rare floral varieties, captured here with scientific precision and artistic grace.
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