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Capnoides sempervirens (harlekinurt); Corydalis solida (langstilket lærkespore)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Capnoides sempervirens (harlekinurt); Corydalis solida (langstilket lærkespore) 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 plants with delicate flowers and lobed leaves. The flowers are small, in soft pinks, yellows, and whites, while the stems and roots are drawn with careful detail. The background is a plain, light color that keeps the focus on the plants. Notice how the roots are included—this was often done in old plant studies to help with identification. The artist used watercolor to create smooth, natural-looking colors. Look up watercolor next to see how artists control light and transparency in their work.