Artwork

Eryngium planum (have-mandstro)

Eryngium planum (have-mandstro), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Eryngium planum (have-mandstro), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Eryngium planum (have-mandstro) 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

Eryngium planum (have-mandstro) is a watercolor painting created around 1654 by 35199_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Eryngium planum, a plant species, characterized by a long, slender stem, branching leaves, and distinctive light blue, rounded flowers set against a creamy white background.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to achieve a delicate, ethereal effect, with meticulous attention to detail. The translucent quality of the medium enhances the plant's natural appearance.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1654, the work is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details about its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known