Artwork

Lilium pyrenaicum (pyrenæisk lilje); Lilium martagon (krans-lilje)

Lilium pyrenaicum (pyrenæisk lilje); Lilium martagon (krans-lilje) 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

Lilium pyrenaicum (pyrenæisk lilje); Lilium martagon (krans-lilje) is a botanical illustration created around 1654. It is a watercolor image depicting two lily species.

Subject & Meaning

The work shows Lilium pyrenaicum and Lilium martagon, two distinct lily species, side by side. The artist rendered the plants' details, such as leaf veins and petal curves, with precision, suggesting a scientific or documentary purpose.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to achieve a sense of depth and delicacy. Thin layers of paint were used to capture the subtleties of the plants' forms and textures, characteristic of botanical illustration.

History & Provenance

The work is held at the Museum of Ethnography, indicating its preservation and recognition as a significant artifact.