Artwork

Aconitum lycoctonum (nordisk stormhat); Aconitum napellus (ægte stormhat); Aconitum anthora (finbladet stormhat)

Aconitum lycoctonum (nordisk stormhat); Aconitum napellus (ægte stormhat); Aconitum anthora (finbladet stormhat) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This watercolor depicts three species of Aconitum, a genus of flowering plants.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor depicts three species of Aconitum, a genus of flowering plants. Created around 1654, it is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting showcases Aconitum lycoctonum, Aconitum napellus, and Aconitum anthora, highlighting their distinct characteristics despite being related. The artist's attention to detail emphasizes the unique features of each plant.

Technique & Style

The work demonstrates the artist's skill in watercolor, building colors layer by layer to capture the intricate details of the plants' stems, leaves, and flowers.