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Centaurea cyanus (kornblomst)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Centaurea cyanus (kornblomst) 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 five tall plants with spiky flowers in soft pinks, whites, and purples. The stems are thin and green, with small leaves along the way. At the bottom, you can see the roots tangled in the dirt. The artist focused on tiny details—like the fuzzy centers of the flowers and the way the roots spread. These plants look like cornflowers, which were once common in fields. Try looking up *watercolor* next to see how artists use layers of paint to make colors glow.