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Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid) 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 iris flowers with long, pointed petals in purple and white. Their leaves are tall and narrow, growing straight up from thick, brown roots. The background is plain and light, so the colors of the flowers stand out. The artist focused on every tiny detail—even the roots—like a scientist studying plants. This kind of careful drawing was often used to record plants for science books. If you like this style, check out the technique: watercolor, glazing.