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Primula veris (hybrid af hulkravet kodriver); Primula vulgaris (hybrid af storblomstret kodriver)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Primula veris (hybrid af hulkravet kodriver); Primula vulgaris (hybrid af storblomstret kodriver) 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 six small plants with delicate flowers and broad green leaves. The flowers are soft colors—pinks, yellows, and whites—with tiny details on their petals. Each plant has roots drawn carefully at the bottom, and the background is a plain, light color to keep focus on the flowers. The artist paid close attention to the way light might hit each petal and leaf. The brushstrokes are smooth, making the flowers look almost real. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to build up colors.