Atropa belladonna (galnebær)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a plant with large, glossy green leaves and clusters of small, dark berries. Some leaves have tiny buds or flowers in pale purple and yellow. The branches spread out in a balanced shape, filling most of the page. The berries look poisonous—something to research if you’re curious. The artist used careful shading to make the leaves look real. If you want to learn more about this style, look up watercolor.
