Brem (Genista) Possibly 1685 - 1687

hermanhenstenburgh

vegetal

curved letter used

food illustration

botanical photography

botanical drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

botanical art

watercolor

warm toned green

"Brem (Genista)" is a watercolor painting created by Dutch artist Herman Henstenburgh sometime between 1685 and 1687. Henstenburgh, known for his botanical illustrations, captures the delicate beauty of a flowering Genista plant. The painting showcases the plant's intricate branches, feathery leaves, and delicate, purple-hued blossoms. The artist’s meticulous detail and realistic representation of the plant exemplify the scientific illustration trend popular in the 17th century.