A botanical illustration of the walnut (Juglans regia), done in watercolour and ink in the refined style of Herbarium Lux.
The illustration shows a branch with its characteristic compound leaves, a slender kitten in bloom and both unripe and ripe fruits in their natural stages.
The velvety black background highlights the warm tones of the fruit and leaf, while the white Latin name at the bottom of the work alludes to the classical botanical tradition.
A serene tribute to the quiet abundance of autumn, where simplicity and beauty coincide.
Created by Bert Quaedvlieg with support from AI.
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