Stachys officinalis (læge-betonie)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows three tall plants with clusters of small flowers at the top. Each stem has long, pointed leaves and roots spreading out below. The flowers are light pink, white, and pale purple. The background is plain and light, so the plants stand out clearly. The roots are drawn carefully, showing how they grow into the soil. This kind of detailed plant study was often used in old books to teach people about herbs. If you like this, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to make colors glow.
