Artwork

Capnoides sempervirens (harlekinurt); Corydalis solida (langstilket lærkespore)

Capnoides sempervirens (harlekinurt); Corydalis solida (langstilket lærkespore) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Capnoides sempervirens (harlekinurt) and Corydalis solida (langstilket lærkespore) are depicted in a 17th-century watercolor work, circa 1654, attributed to 35199_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work focuses on the detailed representation of two plant species, emphasizing their floral and foliar characteristics, as well as their root systems, likely to aid in botanical identification.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the piece features soft, naturalistic coloration in pastel hues, set against a plain light background to maintain compositional focus on the plants.

History & Provenance

Created around 1654 by 35199_person, the work is now part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided.