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Polygonatum verticillatum (krans-konval); Polygonatum multiflorum (stor konval)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Polygonatum verticillatum (krans-konval); Polygonatum multiflorum (stor konval) 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 painting shows two tall plants with long, narrow leaves growing in a straight line up their stems. Each plant has small, pale green flowers that hang down like tiny bells. At the bottom, you can see the roots and bulbs of the plants, drawn with careful detail. The artist paid close attention to how the leaves and flowers grow, making sure everything looks natural. The background is plain, so the plants stand out clearly. If you like this kind of detailed plant drawing, try looking up watercolor to see how artists use this technique.