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Iris xiphium (spansk iris)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Iris xiphium (spansk 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 tall iris flowers with bright purple petals and yellow centers. Each plant has long, narrow green leaves and a bulb at the base. The background is plain and light, keeping the focus on the flowers. The artist paid close attention to the details of each flower, like the veins in the petals. These kinds of drawings were often used to study and identify plants. If you like this kind of detailed plant art, look up *watercolor* to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.