Artwork

Pilosella aurantiaca (pomerans-høgeurt); Caltha palustris (eng-kabbeleje)

Pilosella aurantiaca (pomerans-høgeurt); Caltha palustris (eng-kabbeleje) 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

Pilosella aurantiaca (pomerans-høgeurt); Caltha palustris (eng-kabbeleje) is a botanical painting created around 1654. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three plants with orange and yellow flowers and long green leaves, showcasing their roots and leaf texture against a plain background. The detailed representation suggests a scientific or documentary purpose.

Technique & Style

The artist's careful rendering of leaf texture and root growth indicates a focus on botanical accuracy, characteristic of detailed drawings used for plant study.