Geranium phaeum (bølgekronet storkenæb); Geranium sylvaticum (skov-storkenæb)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows five tall plants with thin stems and bright green leaves. Some leaves are lobed, others smooth. The flowers are small, in shades of purple, pink, and blue, growing in clusters along the stems. The background is plain, letting the plants stand out clearly. The artist focused on details like the veins in the leaves and the way buds form before blooming. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study plants. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of thin paint to create depth.
