Artwork

Jasminum odoratissimum (stue-jasmin); Punica granatum (granatæble)

Jasminum odoratissimum (stue-jasmin); Punica granatum (granatæble) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1650 by the artist identified as 35199_person, this image depicts two distinct plant species—Jasminum odoratissimum and Punica granatum—and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The composition presents a stylised jasmine plant with elongated green foliage and clusters of tiny yellow blossoms, paired with a pomegranate plant displaying vivid orange flowers, verdant leaves, and a closed bud, highlighting botanical diversity.

Technique & Style

Rendered in flat, saturated colours against a uniform background, the work emphasizes precise rendering of each leaf and petal, reminiscent of scientific illustration. The medium is recorded as an image, suggesting a digital or photographic reproduction of the original artwork.

History & Provenance

The piece dates to the mid‑17th century and has been retained within the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it contributes to the institution’s documentation of historical natural‑history imagery.