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Crocus vernus (vår-krokus)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Crocus vernus (vår-krokus) 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 six crocus flowers in soft purples and pinks, each with a bulb at the base. The petals are delicate, some slightly curled, and the stems are thin and straight. The background is a plain, light color that makes the flowers stand out. The artist paid close attention to tiny details like the roots and the shape of each petal. Each flower looks slightly different, even though they’re all crocuses. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.