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Brimeura amethystina (pyrenæisk hyacint); Hyacinthus orientalis (almindelig hyacint)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Brimeura amethystina (pyrenæisk hyacint); Hyacinthus orientalis (almindelig hyacint) 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 thin green leaves and clusters of small flowers. The flowers are mostly purple and white, arranged in neat rows along the stems. Each plant has a bulb at its base, drawn with roots dangling below. The artist paid close attention to the details of each flower and bulb, making them look precise. The colors are soft and natural, with light shading to show depth. Next, look up watercolor to see how this technique works in other art.