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Asphodelus ramosus (grenet affodil)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Asphodelus ramosus (grenet affodil) 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 a single plant with tall, thin stems holding clusters of small pink flowers. The flowers have delicate petals and red-tipped stamens. Long green leaves spread out at the bottom, painted with careful detail. The artist focused on the plant’s natural shape and color, using soft watercolor strokes. The background is plain, letting the plant stand out clearly. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint.