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Melia azedarach (paternostertræ)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Melia azedarach (paternostertræ) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1654
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This page shows a single branch with small green leaves and a few clusters of tiny purple flowers. The leaves are spread out in neat rows along the stem, while the flowers hang loosely at the ends. The background is plain white, keeping all focus on the plant’s details. The artist used watercolor to capture the plant’s delicate colors and textures. The leaves look slightly fuzzy, and the flowers are painted with soft, light strokes. Check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists build color layer by layer.