Artwork

Juglans regia (almindelig valnød)

Juglans regia (almindelig valnød), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Juglans regia (almindelig valnød), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Juglans regia (almindelig valnød) 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

Juglans regia (almindelig valnød) is a botanical artwork created around 1654 by 35199_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a detailed branch of Juglans regia, featuring glossy green leaves, unripe fruits, and open nuts, emphasizing botanical accuracy for study and record-keeping purposes.

Technique & Style

The artist employed meticulous attention to detail, rendering leaf veins and nutshell textures, characteristic of artworks intended for botanical study and documentation.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1654, the artwork is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, with its provenance attributed to 35199_person.

Context

The piece reflects 17th-century practices of detailed botanical illustration, potentially utilizing media like watercolor (characterized by layered, thin paint for depth) for precise plant representation.

Legacy

As a precise botanical record from its time, Juglans regia contributes to the historical documentation of plant species through art, though its broader impact or influence is not prominently distinguished.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known