Who created "Study of a red catchfly (Lychnis hirsuta)"?

Study of a red catchfly (Lychnis hirsuta) was created by Herman Saftleven II in 1680.

What medium is "Study of a red catchfly (Lychnis hirsuta)"?

Study of a red catchfly (Lychnis hirsuta) is Watercolor, gum arabic, and white gouache (oxidized to silver) over black chalk.

Is "Study of a red catchfly (Lychnis hirsuta)" in the public domain?

Yes, Study of a red catchfly (Lychnis hirsuta) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Study of a red catchfly (Lychnis hirsuta)

Herman Saftleven II

1680

Medium

Watercolor, gum arabic, and white gouache (oxidized to silver) over black chalk

Dimensions

sheet: 7 13/16 x 6 3/16 in. (19.9 x 15.7 cm)

Classification

Drawings

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Guy Wildenstein Gift, 2008

Accession Number

2008.46

Tags

FlowersLeaves

Art Historical Context

Herman Saftleven II a prominent Dutch artist of the Golden Age (1609–1685), created this exquisite *Study of a Red Catchfly (Lychn hirsuta)* in 1680. Known for his lively landscapes and genre scenes,ftleven demonstrated his versatility in botanical drawing, capturing the delicate pink blooms and fuzzy leaves of this wildflower with scientific precision. Such studies reflect the era's fascination with natural history, blending artistic mastery with emerging botanical science in the Netherlands. Rendered on a modest sheet measuring 7 13/16 x 6 3/16 inches, the work employs black chalk for initi...

Study of a red catchfly (Lychnis hirsuta)

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