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Cornus mas (kirsebær-kornel)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Cornus mas (kirsebær-kornel) 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 two branches side by side. One has bright yellow flower clusters, while the other holds dark red berries and glossy green leaves. The background is plain, letting the plants stand out clearly. The artist focused on details like the tiny hairs on the stems and the way light hits the berries. This kind of careful work was often used to study plants. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of transparent paint.