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Hyacinthus orientalis (almindelig hyacint); Muscari comosum (duskhyacint); Brimeura amethystina (pyrenæisk hyacint)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Hyacinthus orientalis (almindelig hyacint); Muscari comosum (duskhyacint); Brimeura amethystina (pyrenæisk 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 painting shows three kinds of hyacinths with their bulbs, stems, and flowers. The plants are drawn in watercolor on a light background, with long green leaves and clusters of small purple blooms. One bulb is split open to reveal its inner layers, while others sit whole with roots dangling. The artist focused on every detail—even the tiny hairs on the bulbs. This kind of careful drawing was often used in old plant books to help people identify species. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.