Lunaria annua (judaspenge)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows three tall plants with delicate flowers. The left plant has clusters of pink blossoms and long green leaves. The middle plant has small green pods and dark, rounded seed cases. The right plant has tiny white flowers and broad leaves. The artist paid close attention to the details of each plant’s shape and texture. The colors are soft and natural, with no bright or harsh tones. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of transparent paint.
