Artwork

Große Distelpflanze

Große Distelpflanze, by Jan Kašpar Hirschely, unspecified, 1719
Große Distelpflanze, by Jan Kašpar Hirschely, unspecified, 1719

Große Distelpflanze is an unspecified painting by the Barbizon school artist Jan Kašpar Hirschely. It dates from 1719 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Große Distelpflanze is a 1719 painting by Jan Kašpar Hirschely, held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a detailed natural scene featuring a large plant with leaves and flowers, accompanied by various insects, a bird, and a snail, set against a rocky backdrop with a bright light source.

Technique & Style

The work showcases the artist's attention to natural detail, capturing the serenity of the scene through its representation of the plant and its surroundings.

Artist & collection