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Phytographia Curiosa: Lapathum Longifolium Crispum

Phytographia Curiosa:  Lapathum Longifolium Crispum, by Abraham Munting, 1667
Phytographia Curiosa:  Lapathum Longifolium Crispum, by Abraham Munting, 1667

Phytographia Curiosa: Lapathum Longifolium Crispum is a print by the Baroque artist Abraham Munting. It dates from 1667 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Phytographia Curiosa: Lapathum Longifolium Crispum is a print created by Abraham Munting in 1667, currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a plant with long, spearhead-shaped leaves and clusters of small red flowers, arranged in a spiral pattern around a central stem. The botanical representation suggests a focus on the plant's morphology.

Technique & Style

The image features a light beige background that contrasts with the plant's light green leaves and red flowers, creating a clear visual emphasis on the botanical subject.

Artist & collection

Artist

Abraham Munting

Abraham Munting (1626–1683) was a Dutch artist.

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