Geranium sanguineum striatum (stribet storkenæb); Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel)
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows five different flowers growing from a single stem. The colors are bright but natural—deep reds, soft pinks, and green leaves. Some flowers are fully open, while one is still a bud. The artist paid close attention to tiny details, like the veins in the leaves and the texture of each petal. This kind of careful work was often used in old plant books to help people identify flowers. Next, check out how watercolor was used to create such smooth blends of color.
