Iris ×lurida (iris-hybrid)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Iris ×lurida (iris-hybrid) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows three iris flowers with long green leaves. The flowers are dark purple with yellow and white bits inside. The roots are visible at the bottom, poking into the light background. The artist focused on small details like the veins in the petals and the texture of the roots. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study plants. Next, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use layers of paint to make colors look real.
