Lilium martagon (krans-lilje); Lilium pyrenaicum (pyrenæisk lilje)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Lilium martagon (krans-lilje); Lilium pyrenaicum (pyrenæisk lilje) is a 1654 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.
This painting shows two tall plants side by side. One has white flowers with dangling petals and long green leaves. The other has yellow flowers with curled tips and spiky leaves at the base. Both plants stand against a plain light background. The artist focused on tiny details, like the veins in the leaves and the shape of each flower. These plants look like they were studied carefully. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.
