Phytographia Curiosa: Spiraea Theophrasti
1667
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1667
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows a tall plant with long, pointed leaves and clusters of small red berries at the tips. The plant stands in a garden scene with a person walking near a pond, sheep grazing, and a distant landscape. The colors are mostly green, red, and beige, with careful attention to the plant’s details. The artist focused on showing the plant’s natural shape and texture, almost like a science drawing. This kind of detailed plant study was common in the 1600s. Next, look up Baroque to see how this style shaped art of the time.
![The Botanical Magazine or Flower Garden Displayed: Plate 931, Phytolacca Decandra. Virginian Poke. [Phytolaca Americana]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/48fc90ee9c4aee5c/thumb.webp)
