Dracocephalum moldavica (moldavisk dragehoved); Moluccella spinosa (tornet tragtbæger); Melissa officinalis (citron-melisse)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows three plants drawn from roots to flowers. The left plant has long stems with small blue flowers and jagged leaves. The middle plant has round, clustered buds and broad leaves. The right plant has spiky leaves and tiny white flowers. All roots are visible, spreading into the soil. The artist focused on tiny details like leaf veins and flower shapes. This kind of careful drawing was often used in old plant books. Try looking up watercolor to see how artists mix colors to make depth.
