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Gladiolus communis (almindelig gladiolus)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Gladiolus communis (almindelig gladiolus) 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 with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are pale pink and purple, standing straight up against a plain light background. One bulb with small roots sits at the bottom of the page, drawn carefully beside the stems. The artist focused on every detail—even the tiny hairs on the leaves and the way the petals fold. This kind of careful drawing was often used for science books back then. Next, look up *watercolor* to see how artists mix paint and water to make soft, layered colors.