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Cercis siliquastrum (almindelig judastræ)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral Broad-leaved Tree

Dominant colour

Cercis siliquastrum (almindelig judastræ) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Broad-leaved Tree, 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 branch of a broad-leaved tree with clusters of small, round green leaves. Some leaves have a yellowish tint, and a few small pink flowers hang near the top. The branch also holds a few long, dark seed pods. The background is plain and light-colored, keeping all focus on the plant. The artist used watercolor to capture every detail, from the texture of the leaves to the delicate petals. The way the colors blend makes the plant look almost real. If you like this kind of careful plant painting, look up watercolor to see how artists create depth with layers of color.