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Jasminum odoratissimum (stue-jasmin); Jasminum officinale (læge-jasmin)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Jasminum odoratissimum (stue-jasmin); Jasminum officinale (læge-jasmin) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1654
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This page shows two tall plants drawn in watercolor. One has shiny green leaves and small yellow flowers. The other has thin stems with fluffy white clusters at the top. The background is plain, letting the plants stand out. The artist focused on small details, like the shape of each leaf and flower. This kind of careful drawing was often used in old books to study plants. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of thin paint to build up colors.