Hermodactylus tuberosus (hermesfinger); Iris pumila (lav iris) eller Iris lutescens (dværg-iris)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Hermodactylus tuberosus (hermesfinger); Iris pumila (lav iris) eller Iris lutescens (dværg-iris) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows five different iris flowers with long green stems and pointed leaves. Some have dark purple blooms, others white with yellow centers, and one is bright yellow. Below each plant, the bulbs are drawn with roots spreading into the light background. The artist included details like the tiny hairs on the bulbs and the way each flower’s petals fold. This looks like a careful study of plants, likely for science or learning. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to make colors glow.
