Sternbergia lutea (almindelig sternbergia); Colchicum autumnale (høst-tidløs); Colchicum variegatum (plettet tidløs)
1650
unspecified
From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst
This painting shows three different flowers drawn carefully in watercolor. On the left is a purple bloom with white stripes, standing tall on a thin stem. In the middle, two yellow flowers grow from long green leaves. To the right, two purple buds sit closed, their petals dotted with tiny marks. The artist focused on small details like the veins in the leaves and the texture of the petals. These flowers look very real, almost like pressed plants in a book. If you like this style, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.
