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Similacrum Scenographicum Celeberrimi Horti Itzeinensis is associated with Barbizon school.

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Artwork

Similacrum Scenographicum Celeberrimi Horti Itzeinensis

Johann Jakob Walther , 1654

Similacrum Scenographicum Celeberrimi Horti Itzeinensis is a watercolor work on paper by the Barbizon school artist Johann Jakob Walther. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Similacrum Scenographicum Celeberrimi Horti Itzeinensis is a watercolour painting created by Johann Jakob Walther in 1654, now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting prominently features two large, dark purple irises with green stems and leaves, rendered in meticulous detail to achieve a near-three-dimensional effect against a plain, light background.

Technique & Style

Walther employed precise watercolour techniques, emphasizing intricate details such as wavy petals and vein structures, characteristic of the illustrative accuracy found in scientific publications of the era.

History & Provenance

Created in 1654 by Johann Jakob Walther, the work is currently housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, though specific details of its acquisition or previous ownership are not provided here.