A Stapelia Variegata 1625 - 1685

drawing, print

drawing

natural stone pattern

toned paper

water colours

egg art

print

flower

coloured pencil

plant

botanical drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

botanical art

watercolor

"A Stapelia Variegata" is a watercolor painting by Nicolas Robert, a prominent French botanical artist, created between 1625 and 1685. The painting depicts a detailed and lifelike representation of a Stapelia Variegata plant, a species of succulent native to South Africa. This work, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Robert's meticulous observation and masterful use of watercolor, showcasing the intricate details of the plant's spiky stems and the striking, star-shaped flower.