Who painted Ecballium elaterium (æselagurk)?

Ecballium elaterium (æselagurk) was painted by Unknown in 1654.

Where can I see Ecballium elaterium (æselagurk)?

Ecballium elaterium (æselagurk) is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Ecballium elaterium (æselagurk)

Ecballium elaterium (æselagurk) 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

Ecballium elaterium (æselagurk) is a botanical painting created around 1654. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a single Ecballium elaterium plant with detailed renderings of its leaves, flowers, and seed pods. The level of detail suggests a scientific or documentary purpose.

Technique & Style

The artist's meticulous attention to detail, including leaf veins and stem hairs, is characteristic of botanical illustrations. The use of a plain background emphasizes the plant's features.

Context

The painting's style and level of detail were typical of illustrations in early botanical texts, used to aid scientific study and identification of plant species.