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Fritillaria meleagris (almindelig vibeæg); Fritillaria aurea eller Fritillaria tubiformis & moggridgei (vibeæg); Fritillaria montana

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral Tulipa

Dominant colour

Fritillaria meleagris (almindelig vibeæg); Fritillaria aurea eller Fritillaria tubiformis & moggridgei (vibeæg); Fritillaria montana 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 three kinds of plants with long green leaves and bulbs at the base. Some flowers are yellow with dark tips, others are purple-brown. A few bulbs are drawn peeled open to show their insides. The artist focused on tiny details, like the fuzzy roots and how the petals fold. These plants were likely studied closely for a science book. Want to see more? Look up watercolor to learn how artists mix layers of paint for depth.