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Aconitum variegatum (broget stormhat); Aconitum napellus (ægte stormhat)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Aconitum variegatum (broget stormhat); Aconitum napellus (ægte stormhat) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1654
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows two tall plants with bright flowers. One has light blue and white blossoms clustered at the top, while the other has deep blue flowers along a slender stem. Both have green leaves and small buds along the stems, drawn carefully against a plain background. Notice how the flowers are labeled in Latin—this was likely made to document plants scientifically. The artist paid close attention to every detail, like the shape of the leaves and the way the petals fold. If you like this kind of careful plant drawing, look up watercolor to see how artists build colors layer by layer.