Lobelia cardinalis (kardinal-lobelie)
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Lobelia cardinalis (kardinal-lobelie) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
The image depicts a watercolor painting of a plant with red flowers and green leaves. The plant is centered in the image, with its stem extending from the bottom to the top. The flowers are arranged in a spiral pattern along the stem, with each flower having five petals. The leaves are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip, with a light green color. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the vibrant colors of the plant. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with the focus solely on the beauty of the plant. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artists who specialize in botanical illustrations, such as 35199_person.
