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Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike) 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 tall flower stems side by side, each with a cluster of small blooms at the top. The flowers on the left are pink and white, the middle ones are pale blue and white, and the ones on the right are deep red. Thin green leaves grow along each stem, and the background is plain and light-colored. The artist focused on the details of each flower, making the petals look soft and the centers slightly fuzzy. These flowers are called *Dianthus barbatus*—a type of sweet-smelling plant. If you like this kind of careful flower painting, look into watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.