Ipomoea purpurea (purpur-pragtsnerle)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Ipomoea purpurea (purpur-pragtsnerle) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a climbing plant with heart-shaped leaves and clusters of flowers in soft pink, deep purple, and red. The vines twist around each other, and tiny buds line the stems. The background is plain, letting the colors stand out. The artist focused on small details like the veins in the leaves and the way the petals fold. The flowers aren’t all the same—some are open, some are still buds. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of transparent paint.
