Phytographia Curiosa: Lapathum Sativum Antiquorum
1667
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1667
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a single plant with big, wavy leaves and clusters of small red flowers at the top. The background has a tiny landscape with a body of water, a distant building, and a few hills. The leaves are detailed with shading to show texture, and the flowers stand out in bright red against the pale paper. The plant is labeled *Lapathum Sativum Antiquorum*, which sounds like an old name for a type of dock or sorrel. The careful shading and focus on nature fit the style of the time. Next, check out Baroque to see how artists used drama and detail in their work.
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