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Narcissus poeticus (pinselilje)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Narcissus poeticus (pinselilje) is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, 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 two white flowers with bright yellow centers, standing tall on thin green stems. The petals are slightly ruffled, and the leaves are long and narrow. The background is plain and light, so the flowers stand out clearly. The artist used watercolor to capture the delicate details of the flowers. Notice how the petals have soft shading, making them look almost three-dimensional. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists create depth with layers of paint.