Artwork

Glaucium flavum (strand-hornskulpe)

Glaucium flavum (strand-hornskulpe), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Glaucium flavum (strand-hornskulpe), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Glaucium flavum (strand-hornskulpe) 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

Glaucium flavum (strand-hornskulpe) is a botanical artwork created around 1654 by 35199_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The piece depicts a single Glaucium flavum plant, highlighting its natural state with realistic attention to detail, showcasing wilted and healthy leaves alongside a bright yellow, slightly droopy flower.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the work demonstrates meticulous rendering of leaf and petal textures, characterized by soft yet precise coloration, notably the vibrant yet subdued yellow of the flower.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1654, the artwork is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, with no additional provenance details provided.

Context

Reflecting 17th-century botanical illustration practices, the work likely served educational or documentary purposes, emphasizing accurate plant representation.

Legacy

As a detailed 17th-century botanical illustration, it contributes to the historical record of plant depiction, though its broader impact or influence is not specified.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known