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Convallaria majalis (liljekonval); Convallaria majalis (varietet af liljekonval)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Convallaria majalis (liljekonval); Convallaria majalis (varietet af liljekonval) 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 lily-of-the-valley plants with long green leaves and delicate clusters of small white flowers. The roots are drawn carefully beneath the soil, and the stems are thin but sturdy. The background is a plain, light color that keeps the focus on the plants. The artist used watercolor to capture every detail, from the veins in the leaves to the tiny buds. The flowers are pale and slightly fuzzy, while the roots twist like tangled threads. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.