Who painted Marigolds, single Anemone, Jasmine...?

Marigolds, single Anemone, Jasmine... was painted by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer in 1688.

Where can I see Marigolds, single Anemone, Jasmine...?

Marigolds, single Anemone, Jasmine... is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Marigolds, single Anemone, Jasmine...?

Marigolds, single Anemone, Jasmine... is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Marigolds, single Anemone, Jasmine...

Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer , 1688

Marigolds, single Anemone, Jasmine... is a print by the Baroque artist Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer. It dates from 1688 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. The work titled Marigolds, Single Anemone, Jasmine is a botanical print attributed to the 17th‑century French artist Jean‑Baptiste Monnoyer.

About this work

Overview

The work titled Marigolds, Single Anemone, Jasmine is a botanical print attributed to the 17th‑century French artist Jean‑Baptiste Monnoyer. Rendered with vivid coloration, the composition places bright marigolds, a solitary anemone and delicate jasmine against a deep, neutral ground, emphasizing the clarity and sheen of each petal.

Subject & Meaning

The print presents a study of cultivated flowers, reflecting the period’s interest in documenting horticultural varieties. By isolating the blooms from surrounding foliage, Monnoyer draws attention to their form and texture, inviting contemplation of the beauty inherent in cultivated nature.

Technique & Style

Monnoyer employed fine engraving techniques that allow precise line work and subtle tonal gradations. The contrast between luminous petals and the dark background creates a sense of internal illumination, a hallmark of his approach to rendering botanical subjects with a near‑tactile realism.

History & Provenance

The assemblage has since expanded to over one hundred related prints and drawings.

In 1939 the Print Club of Cleveland created a memorial collection for Donald Gray, a former club president, landscape architect, and columnist for The Cleveland Press. The collection began with fifteen prints and one drawing of flowers and fruit, including this Monnoyer piece, marking the first botanical works in the club’s holdings. The assemblage has since expanded to over one hundred related prints and drawings.

Context

Monnoyer served the French royal courts, producing decorative floral panels for palatial interiors. His work contributed to the elevation of flower painting from mere ornament to a respected genre within 17th‑century French art, influencing subsequent botanical illustration.