Artwork

Jacobaea maritima (gråblad)

Jacobaea maritima (gråblad), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Jacobaea maritima (gråblad), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Jacobaea maritima (gråblad) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Jacobaea maritima (gråblad) is a watercolor painting created around 1654. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a single Jacobaea maritima plant with gray-green leaves and yellow flowers. The detailed representation was likely intended to document the plant's appearance accurately.

Technique & Style

The artist rendered the plant's textures meticulously, capturing the softness and roughness of its leaves. The use of layered, translucent paint creates a sense of depth, characteristic of watercolor technique.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known