Artwork

Trollius europaeus (europæisk engblomme); Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel)

Trollius europaeus (europæisk engblomme); Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel), by Unknown, unspecified, 1650
Trollius europaeus (europæisk engblomme); Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel), by Unknown, unspecified, 1650

Trollius europaeus (europæisk engblomme); Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel) 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

Trollius europaeus (europæisk engblomme); Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel) is a watercolor work created around 1650. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts three flowers: a yellow Trollius europaeus, an orange Ranunculus asiaticus, and a pale white flower. Each is shown with green leaves and thin stems, rendered in precise detail.

Technique & Style

The flowers are painted with simple, clean colors, emphasizing their close-up appearance. The artist's careful, detailed approach is reminiscent of scientific illustration.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known