Artwork

Primula veris (hulkravet kodriver); Caltha palustris (eng-kabbeleje); Corydalis cava (hulrodet lærkespore)

Primula veris (hulkravet kodriver); Caltha palustris (eng-kabbeleje); Corydalis cava (hulrodet lærkespore) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Primula veris, Caltha palustris, and Corydalis cava is a 17th-century botanical artwork, circa 1650, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The piece depicts three European plant species: Primula veris (with yellow flowers and dark centers), Caltha palustris (yellow flowers with red centers), and Corydalis cava (featuring purple flowers), highlighting their distinct characteristics.

Technique & Style

Executed in watercolor, the work exhibits delicate renderings with subtle color gradations, imparting depth and texture to each plant.

History & Provenance

Created around 1650 by 35199_person, the artwork's provenance is traceable to its current location at the Museum of Ethnography.