Atropa Belladonna
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Atropa Belladonna is a 1850 watercolor by Johann Knapp, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a single plant with long, pointed leaves and clusters of small flowers. Some flowers are purple, others are pale yellow or white. The stems are thin and branch out in different directions. The background is plain, letting the plant stand out clearly. The name *Atropa Belladonna* is written at the bottom, which is the scientific term for deadly nightshade. This plant was sometimes used in medicine, though it’s poisonous. Look up Knapp, Johann to see more of his detailed botanical illustrations.
The artwork is a botanical illustration of Atropa belladonna from 1850 by Johann Knapp, showing a green stem bearing large leaves and bell-shaped flowers. The flowers feature green bases and dark purple petal tips, while the lower right corner includes detailed views of the flower's stamen and stigma.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Johann Knapp (1778–1833) was an artist, born in Vienna.
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