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Colchicum autumnale (høst-tidløs)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral Tulipa

Dominant colour

Colchicum autumnale (høst-tidløs) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Tulipa, 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 six flowers with long stems and bulbs at the bottom. Three bulbs are brown and wrinkled, while the flowers above them are pale purple or white. The petals are thin and delicate, with some flowers facing slightly sideways. The background is a plain, light color that makes the flowers stand out. The artist focused on showing both the bulb and the flower together, which was unusual for the time. This kind of detailed drawing was often used to study plants closely. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.