Datura stramonium (almindelig pigæble)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows two datura flowers with big, waxy leaves. One flower is purple with a curled shape, and the other is pale pink with a smoother form. The leaves are dark green and glossy, with visible veins running through them. The artist focused on tiny details like the tiny hairs on the buds and the way the leaves catch light. These plants are often called jimsonweed, but here they look almost magical. If you like this kind of careful plant painting, try looking up *watercolor glazing* next.
