Dianthus caryophyllus (have-nellike)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows a row of bright pink and red carnations with thin green stems. Each flower has layered petals and a few buds just starting to open. At the bottom, a single plant with long, pointed leaves grows from the soil. The flowers are painted with careful attention to their texture—each petal looks soft and slightly fuzzy. The artist used light shading to make the colors pop against the pale background. If you like this style, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use thin layers of paint to build up details.
