Hyssopus officinalis (ægte isop)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows five tall plants with thin stems and small leaves. Some have purple flowers at the top, while others have white or yellowish blooms. The roots are drawn at the bottom, spreading out like tangled lines. The artist focused on tiny details—each leaf and flower is carefully painted. This kind of careful drawing was often used for science books back then. If you like this, look up watercolor to see how artists mix colors to make plants look real.
