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Iris ×germanica eller Iris ×sambucina (?) (have-iris eller hylde-iris); Iris ×germanica (have-iris)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris ×germanica eller Iris ×sambucina (?) (have-iris eller hylde-iris); Iris ×germanica (have-iris) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows two irises, one with dark blue petals and the other with light gray petals. The flowers are drawn in a realistic style, with visible lines and shading that give them a sense of texture and depth. The background is a plain, off-white color that lets the flowers stand out. The irises are drawn in a detailed and lifelike way, with each petal and leaf carefully rendered. The artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and dimensionality, from the dark blues and purples of the flowers to the lighter greens and yellows of the leaves. The painting is a beautiful example of botanical art, and it would be interesting to learn more about the artist's technique and inspiration. To find out more, you could look up the artist's name, 35199_person.