Artwork

Paeonia mascula (rosen-silkeplante)

Paeonia mascula (rosen-silkeplante), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Paeonia mascula (rosen-silkeplante), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Paeonia mascula (rosen-silkeplante) 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

Paeonia mascula (rosen-silkeplante) is a watercolor painting created around 1654. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a plant with a long stem, green leaves, and a cluster of red and black berries at its top. The botanical subject is rendered in detail, suggesting the work may be of scientific or documentary interest.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to capture the plant's characteristics, using deep green for the leaves, vibrant red and black for the berries, and light brown for the stem. The background is a soft, creamy yellow, achieved through subtle washes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known