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Erysimum cheiri (gyldenlak)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Erysimum cheiri (gyldenlak) 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. The left plant has small yellow blooms clustered along its stem, while the middle one has bright orange flowers with darker centers. The right plant has larger, pale yellow flowers. All three have long, narrow leaves and thin stems. Notice how the artist carefully painted each petal and leaf, making them look real and detailed. The colors pop against the plain background, drawing your eye to the flowers. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.