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Hyacinthus orientalis (almindelig hyacint)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Hyacinthus orientalis (almindelig hyacint) 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 image shows three different hyacinth plants drawn in watercolor. Each plant has long green leaves, a bulb at the base, and a tall flower stalk with clusters of small blossoms. The colors are soft—purple, white, and green—with careful attention to the details of the petals and roots. The artist focused on showing how each plant grows, including the roots and bulbs. This kind of drawing was often used to study and record plants accurately. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.