Blumenstilleben
1650
From the collection of Art Collection of the University Göttingen
This drawing shows a dark background filled with bright flowers and leaves. There are roses in pink and white, red poppies, and a few orange blooms. Butterflies with orange, yellow, and white wings are scattered around the stems. The artist paid close attention to the tiny details, like the veins on the leaves and the texture of the petals. The flowers look almost real, as if they’re about to fall off the page. If you like this kind of careful drawing, check out cross-hatching next.
