Phytographia Curiosa: Lapathum Longifolium Crispum

1667

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Phytographia Curiosa: Lapathum Longifolium Crispum is a 1667 by Abraham Munting, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Abraham Munting
When & what style?: 1667 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a large plant with long, wavy leaves and red flowers. The plant is in the center of the image, and it has a long stem with many branches. The leaves are a light green color and are shaped like a spearhead. They are arranged in a spiral pattern around the stem. The flowers are small and red, and they are clustered together at the top of the plant. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps the plant stand out. If you like this kind of art, you might also enjoy the Baroque movement.