Artwork

Polemonium caeruleum (almindelig jakobsstige); Lotus tetragonolobus (aspargesært)

Polemonium caeruleum (almindelig jakobsstige); Lotus tetragonolobus (aspargesært) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This watercolor painting, created around 1650, depicts two plant species, Polemonium caeruleum and Lotus tetragonolobus.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor painting, created around 1650, depicts two plant species, Polemonium caeruleum and Lotus tetragonolobus. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work features detailed renderings of the plants' flowers, leaves, and stems. The artist has captured the distinct colors and shapes of the blossoms, with white, deep blue, and reddish hues.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases the artist's use of transparent watercolor layers to achieve a delicate, detailed representation of the plants. Smooth brushstrokes and a light background enhance the visibility of the botanical subjects.