Lonicera alpigena (alpe-gedeblad); Euonymus europaeus (almindelig benved)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Lonicera alpigena (alpe-gedeblad); Euonymus europaeus (almindelig benved) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows two tall plants with long, thin leaves and clusters of small flowers or buds. One plant has purplish buds, while the other has tiny yellowish-white blooms. The background is a plain, light greenish-beige color, making the plants stand out clearly. The artist carefully noted the differences between the two plants—one might be a type of honeysuckle, the other a kind of broad-leaved tree. The brushstrokes are smooth and precise, typical of watercolor work. If you like detailed plant drawings, check out the technique: watercolor.
