Trollius europaeus (europæisk engblomme); Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel); Ranunculus aconitifolius (sølvknap-ranunkel)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows five different flowers arranged neatly against a plain light background. Each plant has its own distinct shape and color—one bright yellow, two deep reds, and two pale blues with fuzzy centers. The leaves vary too, some broad and others narrow, all drawn with careful attention to detail. The artist focused on accuracy, labeling each flower by its scientific name. This suggests the painting might be part of a study or catalog of plants. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of transparent paint to create depth.
