Open full image Pin

Silene chalcedonica (brændende kærlighed)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Silene chalcedonica (brændende kærlighed) 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 three tall flower stems against a plain light background. Two flowers on the left are bright red and round, with tiny buds along the stems. The one on the right is a soft pinkish-white. Each stem has long, narrow leaves that look slightly wilted. The artist paid close attention to how light hits the petals and leaves, making them look almost three-dimensional. The colors are bold but natural, with no extra decorations. If you like this kind of detailed flower art, check out the technique: watercolor.