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Antirrhinum majus (have-løvemund)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Antirrhinum majus (have-løvemund) 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 painting shows three tall plants with bright pink flowers shaped like little mouths. Each stem has long leaves and buds at different stages. The background is plain, letting the flowers stand out clearly. The flowers’ petals curve inward, almost like they’re whispering. This style was used to study plants closely, not just decorate. Check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists mix colors to make light look real.