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Silene chalcedonica (brændende kærlighed); Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Silene chalcedonica (brændende kærlighed); Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike) 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 painting shows two bright flowers on plain paper. One is deep red with tiny white centers. The other is pink and purple. Both have long green stems and leaves. The colors pop against the light background. These flowers look like they’re from a science book. The artist drew them carefully, showing every petal and leaf. Try looking up watercolor next to see how artists use this method.