Echinops sphaerocephalus (almindelig tidselkugle); Carthamus tinctorius (gul saflortidsel)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows five tall plants with bright, spiky flowers. The left side has fuzzy gray balls on spiky stems, while the right side has bold red-orange flowers with thin leaves. The background is plain and light, letting the plants stand out clearly. The artist paid close attention to each leaf and stem, making the textures look real. The red-orange flowers stand out against the gray-green ones, creating a simple but striking contrast. If you like this kind of detailed plant art, look up watercolor.
