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Spartium junceum (spartium)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Spartium junceum (spartium) 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, skinny plants with bright yellow flowers at the top. The stems are green and branch out near the bottom, while the flowers have five petals and look delicate. The background is plain white, making the colors pop. The artist focused on small details like the tiny leaves along the stems and the way the flowers curve slightly. It looks like they studied real plants closely. If you like this, check out more about watercolor.