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Galanthus nivalis (almindelig vintergæk); Leucojum vernum (dorotealilje); Leucojum aestivum (sommer-hvidblomme); Leucojum autumnale (høst-hvidblomme)

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1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Galanthus nivalis (almindelig vintergæk); Leucojum vernum (dorotealilje); Leucojum aestivum (sommer-hvidblomme); Leucojum autumnale (høst-hvidblomme) 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 six different plants with long green leaves and small white flowers. Some flowers have green tips, others are pure white. Each plant has a bulb at the bottom with roots growing out. The background is plain and light, so the colors of the plants stand out. The artist drew each plant carefully, even showing the roots and bulbs. This kind of detail was often used in old books to help people identify plants. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use this technique to make delicate, precise images.