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Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Ranunculus asiaticus (have-ranunkel) 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 poppy-like flowers in bright colors—white, pink, red, orange, and yellow—each on its own tall green stem. The petals are soft and slightly wavy, with some buds still closed. Below each flower, the dried seed pods look like spiky brown balls. The background is plain, letting the flowers stand out clearly. The artist focused on small details, like the tiny hairs on the buds and the way the leaves grow. These kinds of paintings were often made to study nature closely. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use thin layers of paint to create depth.