Nigella damascena (jomfru i det grønne)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Nigella damascena (jomfru i det grønne) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows two tall plants with thin stems and spiky blue flowers. The leaves are feathery and branch out in all directions. Roots peek out at the bottom, tangled in the light background. The flowers look like they’re made of fine brushstrokes, with soft blue centers. The artist paid close attention to how each leaf and petal grows. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.
