Artwork

Vinca minor (liden singrøn)

Vinca minor (liden singrøn), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Vinca minor (liden singrøn), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Vinca minor (liden singrøn) 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

Vinca minor (liden singrøn), created circa 1654 by 35199_person, is a botanical artwork housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The piece depicts five distinct plant specimens of Vinca minor, highlighting their green foliage, varied flower colors (white, pink, and blue), and meticulously rendered root systems.

Technique & Style

Characterized by soft, natural coloration and a plain background, the work showcases the artist's attention to detail, evident in the precise delineation of leaf shapes and internal vein structures.

History & Provenance

Created in the mid-17th century, the artwork's history is marked by its current residence at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific details of its journey there are not provided.

Context

Emerging in a period when botanical illustration flourished for both scientific and aesthetic purposes, Vinca minor reflects the era's meticulous approach to natural history documentation.

Legacy

While not explicitly linked to a broader artistic movement, the work contributes to the tradition of detailed botanical art, potentially influencing later illustrators of plant life.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known