Who painted Castanea sativa (ægte kastanje)?

Castanea sativa (ægte kastanje) was painted by Unknown in 1654.

Where can I see Castanea sativa (ægte kastanje)?

Castanea sativa (ægte kastanje) is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Castanea sativa (ægte kastanje)

Castanea sativa (ægte kastanje) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Castanea sativa (ægte kastanje) is an image‑based work attributed to the artist identified as 35199_person, dated approximately to 1654. The piece is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography and presents a close‑up study of a sweet chestnut branch rendered against a pale yellow backdrop.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a single branch of Castanea sativa, displaying its characteristic dark‑green upper leaf surfaces and lighter undersides. Small, fuzzy green fruits with brown interiors hang among the leaves, emphasizing the tree’s seasonal development and its botanical particulars.

Technique & Style

The artist employs meticulous brushwork to delineate leaf venation and the subtle texture of the chestnut’s fuzzy fruit. A restrained palette of greens and browns is set off by a soft, light‑yellow ground, creating a naturalistic yet slightly idealised representation typical of mid‑17th‑century botanical illustration.

History & Provenance

Created around 1654, the work has remained within institutional holdings, currently residing in the Museum of Ethnography. Its attribution to 35199_person reflects cataloguing conventions rather than a widely recognised name, indicating the piece’s provenance is documented primarily through museum records.