Thorn apple
1622
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a thorn apple, drawn in watercolour. It's detailed and simple at the same time. The artist included tiny thorns and leaves. The painting is part of a big collection of drawings and prints about the natural world, gathered by Cassiano dal Pozzo, who was interested in science and nature. This collection helps us learn about what people thought was important to study back then. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro.
