Iberis sempervirens (snepude); Coriandrum sativum (almindelig koriander); Iberis amara (bitter sløjfeblomst)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows three plants drawn carefully in watercolor. One has feathery leaves and small white flowers, another has clusters of tiny purple-tinged blooms, and the third has delicate white flower heads. The stems and roots are detailed, with soft greens and browns against a light background. The artist focused on the plants’ natural shapes, even showing tiny hairs on the leaves. Each plant looks real but is simplified, like a study for a science book. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to build up colors.
