Juglans regia (almindelig valnød)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Juglans regia (almindelig valnød) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a branch with glossy green leaves and a cluster of unripe, round fruits. Above the branch, two open nuts sit like little brown bowls. The background is plain and pale, keeping all focus on the plant parts. The artist focused on tiny details—like the veins in the leaves or the texture of the nutshells. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study and record plants. Next, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use layers of thin paint to create depth.
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