Anemone apennina (appenniner-anemone); Tiarella cordifolia (almindelig skumblomst); Anemone trifolia (trilling-anemone); Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows five different flowers and plants arranged neatly on a plain background. On the left, a blue flower with white petals stands tall next to a green-leaved plant. In the middle, a fluffy white seed head and a bright red poppy-like bloom catch your eye. To the right, a small purple flower and a yellow-and-brown blooming plant add variety. The artist focused on small details like the texture of each leaf and petal. These kinds of paintings were often used to study and identify plants. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.
