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Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris latifolia (engelsk iris)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris latifolia (engelsk iris) 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 irises standing side by side on a plain light background. The flowers are tall and thin, with long green leaves. One iris has deep purple petals, another has softer yellow and purple, and the third is mostly yellow with purple edges. The artist focused on small details like the veins in the petals and the way the leaves grow. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study plants. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.