Artwork

Cyclamen hederifolium (vedbendbladet alpeviol); Cyclamen purpurascens (ægte alpeviol)

Cyclamen hederifolium (vedbendbladet alpeviol); Cyclamen purpurascens (ægte alpeviol) 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 two species of cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium and Cyclamen purpurascens.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor depicts two species of cyclamen, Cyclamen hederifolium and Cyclamen purpurascens. Created around 1654, it is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows five clusters of cyclamen with delicate pink and white flowers and dark, mottled leaves. The detailed rendering of leaf veins and petals suggests a focus on capturing the plants' natural appearance, likely for study purposes.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to achieve a sense of depth, using layers of paint to render the intricate details of the cyclamen.