Phlomis fruticosa (almindelig løvehale); Salvia officinalis (læge-salvie)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Phlomis fruticosa (almindelig løvehale); Salvia officinalis (læge-salvie) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows three different plants on a plain light background. On the left, one plant has bright yellow flowers and long green leaves. The middle plant has smaller leaves and no flowers. The right plant has purple-tinged leaves and a few buds. The artist focused on small details like leaf shapes and flower colors. These plants were likely drawn to study their real-life features. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint.
