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About the Artist
Herman Saftleven the Younger was a Dutch Golden Age artist based in Utrecht, celebrated for his detailed landscapes and natural history studies. His career coincided with a period of intense scientific curiosity in the Netherlands, when artists and scholars collaborated to document the expanding world of plants and animals brought through trade and exploration.
Saftleven’s botanical works reflect the era’s fascination with cataloguing nature, serving both as artistic expressions and as valuable records for collectors and early botanists.
The Artwork
Created in 1655, this study of Cotyledon orbiculata captures a moment when rare and exotic plants were being introduced to Europe and carefully preserved in both gardens and on paper. Such illustrations were essential for documenting species that might not survive the Dutch climate, allowing scholars and enthusiasts to study and admire them year-round.
This artwork also echoes the culture of curiosity cabinets and early botanical collections, where scientific inquiry and aesthetic appreciation went hand in hand. Discover more in our botanical prints and science wall art collections.
Style & Characteristics
The image features a single succulent, Cotyledon orbiculata, depicted with precise linework and subtle shading that highlights the plant’s rounded, fleshy leaves. The composition isolates the specimen against a plain, warm-toned background, emphasizing its form and botanical details.
The restrained palette of soft greens and beige creates a tranquil, archival feel, characteristic of 17th-century botanical illustration. For similar hues, explore our green-toned wall art collection.
In Interior Design
This fine art print is well suited to calm, contemplative spaces such as reading nooks, bedrooms, or serene home offices. Its understated realism complements minimalist, Scandinavian, and classic interiors, especially when grouped with other vintage botanical prints.
Pair it with natural materials like linen, pale wood, or stone to enhance its organic qualities. For a cohesive presentation, consider simple oak or black frames from our frames collection, perfect for botanical wall art in refined settings.