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Lilium pyrenaicum (pyrenæisk lilje)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral Tulipa

Dominant colour

Lilium pyrenaicum (pyrenæisk lilje) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, depicting Tulipa, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a single tall plant with three bright yellow flowers at the top. The leaves are long and narrow, arranged neatly along the stem. The background is plain, letting the flowers stand out clearly. The artist focused on the plant’s details—each petal and leaf is drawn carefully. The yellow flowers look soft, almost glowing against the pale page. If you like this style, try looking up *watercolor* to see how artists use thin layers of paint.