Gottorfer Codex Collection
The Gottorfer Codex, created around 1650, is a stunning album filled with exquisite botanical illustrations
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The Gottorfer Codex, created around 1650, is a stunning album filled with exquisite botanical illustrations. Each page showcases the beauty of various plant species, meticulously painted using gouache on parchment. Among the captivating flowers depicted in this remarkable collection is the Tulipa gesneriana. Its vibrant petals burst forth from the page, capturing the essence of springtime's renewal and vitality. Equally enchanting is the Iris xiphiodes, its delicate blooms dancing gracefully across the parchment. The album also features a trio of fragrant blossoms - Syringa persica, Philadelphus coronarius, and Syringa vulgaris. Their intoxicating scents seem to waft through each illustration, transporting us to idyllic gardens filled with their sweet perfume. Jacobaea maritima stands out with its striking silver foliage that shimmers under an imaginary sunbeam. The Rosa gallica exudes timeless elegance as its velvety crimson petals unfurl before our eyes. Rhus typhina adds a touch of drama to this botanical symphony with its fiery red autumnal leaves cascading down like nature's own fireworks display. Meanwhile, Punica granatum entices us with its luscious ruby-red seeds bursting open within succulent fruit. Narcissus tazetta, Narcissus orientalis, and Corbularia bulbocodium showcase an array of dainty yet radiant flowers that evoke feelings of joy and cheerfulness. Lilium candidum monstrosum captivates us with its unusual form - a mesmerizing twist on a classic favorite. Hyacinthoides orientalis enchants us further as it paints an ethereal picture reminiscent of bluebell-filled woodlands bathed in soft sunlight.