Brassica napus (raps); Iberis amara (bitter sløjfeblomst)
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This image shows four different plants with bright flowers painted in watercolor. The flowers vary in color—two are pale yellow clusters, one is a round white puffball, and one is a soft pink daisy-like bloom. Each plant has green leaves and stems, drawn carefully to show their shapes. The artist focused on small details, like the texture of the petals and the way the buds form. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study plants. Next, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.
