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Blomsterkrans

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Blomsterkrans 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 bright bouquet of flowers in a loose, natural arrangement. There are roses in deep red and soft pink, tulips with purple streaks, and small yellow and white blooms mixed in. Green leaves and stems connect them, with a few delicate vines curling around the edges. The flowers are painted in smooth, blended colors, giving them a slightly translucent look. The background is plain and light, so the focus stays on the flowers. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.