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Saponaria officinalis (almindelig sæbeurt)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Saponaria officinalis (almindelig sæbeurt) 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 a botanical illustration of a plant with white flowers and green leaves. The flowers are clustered at the top of the stems, and the leaves are a lighter green on the underside. The stems are long and slender, with roots visible at the bottom. The painting is done in watercolor, with delicate brushstrokes and subtle color variations. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this style of botanical illustration, you might want to check out more works by the artist 35199_person.