Artwork

Cornus mas (kirsebær-kornel)

Cornus mas (kirsebær-kornel), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Cornus mas (kirsebær-kornel), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Cornus mas (kirsebær-kornel) 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

Cornus mas (kirsebær-kornel) is a watercolor painting created around 1654. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts two branches of the Cornelian cherry tree side by side, one with yellow flowers and the other with red berries and green leaves. The detailed representation suggests a botanical study, aiming to accurately capture the plant's characteristics.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to achieve a high level of detail, rendering textures such as the tiny hairs on the stems and the play of light on the berries. The use of transparent layers allows the plants to stand out against the plain background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known