Goudsbloemen c. 1815 - 1830

"Goudsbloemen" (meaning "Marigolds" in Dutch), created by Eelke Jelles Eelkema around 1815-1830, is a watercolor on paper depicting marigold flowers in meticulous detail. Eelkema, known for his botanical illustrations, captures the delicate petals, vibrant hues, and verdant foliage of these blooms with a refined touch. The composition, featuring a spread of marigolds and their stems, evokes a sense of natural beauty and scientific observation, characteristic of botanical art of the period. The artwork's small size, measuring 232 mm by 291 mm, allows for close examination of the artist's skillful rendering of the botanical subject.