Calendula officinalis (have-morgenfrue)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows three bright orange flowers with yellow centers growing on tall green stems. Each plant has long leaves and visible roots at the bottom. The flowers are drawn in detail, with petals arranged neatly around the center. The artist focused on the whole plant, not just the flowers. This kind of careful drawing was often used for studying plants. Next, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use this technique.
