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Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike); Dianthus (art af nellike)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike); Dianthus (art af 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 plants with clusters of flowers at the top. One has fluffy white blooms, another has small pink buds, and the third has bold red pom-poms. Each stem has long, narrow leaves and thin roots visible at the bottom. The artist focused on how each flower looks different but is part of the same family. The colors are soft and natural, with careful shading to show texture. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.