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Jasminum officinale (læge-jasmin)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

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 painting shows two tall plants with long, thin leaves and small buds. One plant has clusters of light purple flowers at the top, while the other has tiny white flowers. The background is a plain, pale yellow, letting the plants stand out clearly. The artist focused on details like the shape of each leaf and the way the flowers grow. The colors are soft—mostly greens, yellows, and light purples. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this medium to create delicate, layered effects.