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Iris ×squalens (iris-hybrid); Iris (iris)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris ×squalens (iris-hybrid); Iris (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 iris flowers in bright colors—two with pale blue petals and one deep purple. Each plant has long green leaves and a bulbous root system drawn below. The background is plain, keeping focus on the flowers’ details. The artist carefully painted the veins in the petals and the texture of the leaves. The roots look almost like tiny brown clusters with thin lines for roots. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.