Artwork

Helichrysum orientale (busk-evighedsblomst); Helichrysum Stoechas (stinkende evighedsblomst); Anaphalis margaritacea (almindelig perlekurv)

Helichrysum orientale (busk-evighedsblomst); Helichrysum Stoechas (stinkende evighedsblomst); Anaphalis margaritacea (almindelig perlekurv) 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

Created circa 1654, this botanical artwork by 35199_person features three distinct plant species: Helichrysum orientale, Helichrysum Stoechas, and Anaphalis margaritacea. Now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, the piece showcases the artist's attention to botanical detail.

Subject & Meaning

The subject comprises three plants with long stems, bright yellow flower clusters, narrow pointed leaves, and meticulously rendered roots. The artwork's primary purpose appears to be botanical identification and study, characteristic of its era.

Technique & Style

The artist emphasized detailed observation, capturing subtle textures of leaves and the varied flower forms (notably, round puffy blooms on two species and simpler ones on the third). The medium, though not specified here, is described in visual notes as akin to watercolor in style.

History & Provenance

Dating to circa 1654, the work is attributed to 35199_person. Its current location is the Museum of Ethnography, though the full provenance history is not detailed here.

Context

This piece reflects the 17th-century interest in botanical illustration for scientific and educational purposes, where accuracy and detail were paramount.

Legacy

While the artist and work's broader impact are not highlighted in available information, it contributes to the historical record of botanical art and science from its time.