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Dictamnus albus (hvid diktam)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Dictamnus albus (hvid diktam) 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 a tall plant with a straight stem and clusters of small purple flowers at the top. The leaves are long and narrow, growing in pairs along the stem. At the base, you can see the roots spreading out, drawn with careful detail. The artist focused on every part of the plant, even the tiny hairs on the roots. This kind of close-up drawing was often used to study and record nature. Check out more about the technique: watercolor.