Iris graminea (græsbladet iris); Iris pseudacorus (gul iris)
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows two tall iris flowers side by side. One has deep purple petals with yellow centers, while the other is bright yellow with a slightly drooping shape. Both have long, thin green leaves that look slightly wavy. The artist focused on small details, like the tiny hairs on the leaves and the way the petals curve. These flowers were likely drawn to look as real as possible. Next, check out how *watercolor* works to see how artists create such smooth colors.
