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Aquilegia vulgaris (almindelig akeleje)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Aquilegia vulgaris (almindelig akeleje) 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 six tall flower stems with bright blooms in white, blue, and pink. Each plant has delicate petals and green leaves, drawn carefully against a plain background. One stem even includes a root system at the bottom, shown in brown. The flowers look like they’re meant to be studied closely—every detail is clear. The artist used soft colors and smooth lines, which makes the plants look almost real. If you like this kind of careful plant drawing, try looking up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.