Kksgb2950/65 Urtica pilulifera (romersk nælde); Urtica urens (liden nælde); Urtica dioica (stor nælde)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows three different plants with detailed roots, stems, and leaves. The left plant has round, spiky seed pods along its branches. The middle plant is tall and bushy, while the right plant has large, jagged-edged leaves. All three are drawn with careful attention to tiny hairs and veins. Notice how the roots are fully exposed—this was likely done to study the plants’ full structure. The colors are soft and natural, with greens and browns blending smoothly. If you like this kind of detailed plant art, check out the technique: watercolor.
