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Rosa ×centifolia (centifolie-rose); Rosa gallica versicolor ('Rosa Mundi')

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Rosa ×centifolia (centifolie-rose); Rosa gallica versicolor ('Rosa Mundi') is a 1650 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1650
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This page shows two roses on a single stem. One bloom is deep pink with soft white edges, and the other is lighter pink with red streaks. The leaves are dark green, and a small bud sits near the top. The background is plain, letting the colors stand out. The painting looks like it was made to study roses closely. The artist used smooth colors to show every petal and leaf detail. Next, check out the technique: watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.