Why it matters
Dürer painted an ordinary patch of grass and small plants, seen from a low vantage point, with hyper-realistic precision. It has been called a 'lifesize marvel of botanical accuracy' with little precedent in the history of art.
Did you know?
- It is a watercolour.
- The plants correspond to vegetation of late April to early May.
- It is one of Dürer's most important plant studies.
Based on the Wikipedia article Great Piece of Turf (CC BY-SA 4.0).
