Flowers
1690
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Dominant colour
Flowers is a 1690 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows a dark background filled with bright flowers. There are red roses, pale pink blooms, and deep red poppies. A woven basket sits at the bottom right, holding what looks like small fruits. The stems and leaves are detailed, with some flowers slightly wilting. The dark background makes the colors pop, almost like a spotlight. This trick is called *chiaroscuro*—a way to use strong light and shadow for drama. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists used light and dark.
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