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Erythronium dens-canis (ægte hundetand)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral Tulipa

Dominant colour

Erythronium dens-canis (ægte hundetand) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Tulipa, 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 four plants with long, narrow leaves and bulbs at their roots. Each plant has a single flower—some pink, some white—with delicate petals. The flowers sit on thin stems, and the leaves have a mix of green and reddish-brown spots. The artist focused on small details, like the roots and the way the petals fold. This kind of careful drawing was often used in old plant books. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.