Paeonia officinalis (bonderose)
1654
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
Floral paeonia
This painting shows two flowers side by side on a plain background. One is bright red with thick petals and a yellow center, while the other is soft pink with layered petals. Both have green leaves and stems, drawn carefully to look real. The red flower is a *paeonia*—a type of peony—often linked to medicine and beauty in history. The artist used watercolor, which lets light show through the paint for a soft look. Want to know more? Look up watercolor to see how artists use this technique.
