Thalictrum aquilegiifolium (akeleje-frøstjerne); Thalictrum flavum (gul frøstjerne)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows three tall plants with clusters of tiny flowers at the top. The leaves are green and spread out along the stems. The flowers are different colors—one is pale yellow, another is a soft purple, and the third is a mix of yellow and green. The artist focused on small details, like the shape of each leaf and the texture of the petals. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study plants. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint.
