Solanum lycopersicum L. (almindelig tomat )
1654
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From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a tomato plant with bright red and orange tomatoes clustered on the vines. The leaves are a deep green, and the stems look thin and delicate. Some tomatoes are small and round, while others are bigger and slightly striped. The artist focused on showing different tomato types, likely to highlight their variety. The colors pop against the plain background, making the fruit stand out. Check out more about the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of color to create depth.
