Daphne laureola (laurbær-dafne)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Daphne laureola (laurbær-dafne) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows two small plants with thick, rounded leaves. The stems are thin and light brown, standing straight against a pale, neutral background. The leaves are dark green, almost glossy, and arranged in tight clusters. The artist focused on the plants’ details—notice how the edges of the leaves are carefully outlined. This kind of close-up work was common in older plant studies. Next, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use layers of translucent paint to create depth.
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