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Lupinus pilosus (blå lupin); Lupinus luteus (gul lupin); Lupinus angustifolius (smalbladet lupin); Lupinus albus (hvid lupin)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Lupinus pilosus (blå lupin); Lupinus luteus (gul lupin); Lupinus angustifolius (smalbladet lupin); Lupinus albus (hvid lupin) 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 four types of lupin plants side by side. Each plant has tall stems with star-shaped leaves and clusters of flowers in different colors—purple, blue, yellow, and white. The flowers are grouped at the top of the stems, and the leaves are arranged neatly along the sides. The artist focused on showing each plant’s unique details, like the shape of the leaves and the way the flowers grow. The colors are soft and natural, with careful attention to how light might fall on the petals. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.