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Primula veris (hybrid af hulkravet kodriver); Primula farinosa (melet kodriver)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Primula veris (hybrid af hulkravet kodriver); Primula farinosa (melet 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 five different plants with green leaves and clusters of small flowers. The flowers vary in color—some are pink, others yellow, and a few have purple edges. Each plant has roots visible at the bottom, drawn carefully against a light background. The artist focused on tiny details, like the veins in the leaves and the texture of the petals. This kind of careful drawing was often used to study plants in old books. Check out how *watercolor* lets artists mix soft colors and fine details like this.