Glebionis segetum (gul okseøje)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a single plant with three bright yellow flowers and long green leaves. The stem is tall and straight, with smaller buds along the way. At the bottom, you can see the roots spreading out, drawn in brown. The artist focused on every tiny detail—even the veins in the leaves. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study plants. Check out the technique: watercolor for more on how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.
