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Adonis annua (høst-adonis); Adonis aestivalis (sommer-adonis)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Adonis annua (høst-adonis); Adonis aestivalis (sommer-adonis) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1654
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This image shows three tall plants with thin green stems and feathery leaves. Each plant has bright red flowers at the top, and one plant even shows its roots at the bottom. The background is plain white, keeping all focus on the plants. The artist carefully drew every detail, from the tiny buds to the root system. This kind of close-up plant study was often used to help people learn about nature. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of transparent paint.