Iris ×germanica eller Iris ×sambucina (have-iris eller hylde-iris); Iris variegata (broget iris)
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Iris ×germanica eller Iris ×sambucina (have-iris eller hylde-iris); Iris variegata (broget iris) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows two iris flowers with bright yellow petals and deep purple veins. Their long, sword-like leaves grow straight up from the bottom. The background is plain and light, so the flowers stand out clearly. The artist paid close attention to the tiny details in the petals and leaves. Each stroke looks careful, like they studied real plants. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to build up colors.
