Louis van Houtte

The Belgian horticulturist and publisher, founded the renowned nursery Établissement van Houtte and produced the stunning Flore des Serres et des Jardins de l’Europe, a botanical journal featuring over 2000 hand-colored lithographs. Inspired by the intricate elegance of plants, his work combined scientific precision with artistic creativity. Van Houtte aimed to educate and inspire appreciation for botanical diversity, showcasing plants as both scientific wonders and works of art.