Artwork

Glebionis coronaria (kron-okseøje)

Glebionis coronaria (kron-okseøje), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Glebionis coronaria (kron-okseøje), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Glebionis coronaria (kron-okseøje) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Glebionis coronaria is a watercolor work created around 1654 by an unidentified artist, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

Glebionis coronaria is a watercolor work created around 1654 by an unidentified artist, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a group of Glebionis coronaria flowers with detailed renderings of their stems, leaves, and roots, suggesting a botanical study aimed at illustrating the plant's growth and structure.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the work features soft, layered colors, including light greens, creamy whites, and warm yellows, applied with careful attention to detail.

Context

The level of detail in the painting, particularly the inclusion of roots, is consistent with the conventions of botanical illustrations of the period, which were used for educational purposes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known