Amaryllis Lys St. Jacques

By Pierre-Joseph Redouté

This rare botanical illustration perfectly showcases the stunning structural beauty of the Amaryllis, Lys St. Jacques (known previously as Amaryllis formosissima and the Jacobean Lily), created by no other than the illustrious court artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté. With an unmatched level of precision, Redouté applies his renowned stipple engraving technique to create subtle contrasts of light and texture, highlighting the stunning deep crimson color of the flower’s elegant curved petals amidst its slender green foliage.

Commissioned by the artist as part of one of his magnificent botanical surveys, this engraving carries the signature of the artist in its lower left border, along with elegant font denoting the specific plant species depicted in it. This artwork is sure to attract many collectors and admirers of 19th-century prints and botanical illustrations.