Paeonia mascula (storbladet pæon)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Floral paeonia
This is a single pink flower with a fuzzy yellow center, sitting on a thin stem. The petals are soft-looking, almost like silk, and the leaves are long and waxy green. The background is plain white, so the flower stands out clearly. The artist used watercolor to make the petals look almost glowing. The way the paint blends makes the flower seem fresh and real. Look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of thin paint to create depth.
