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Viburnum opulus (almindelig snebolle); Jasminum officinale (læge-jasmin); Cytisus scoparius (almindelig gyvel)

Unknown

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Floral

Dominant colour

Viburnum opulus (almindelig snebolle); Jasminum officinale (læge-jasmin); Cytisus scoparius (almindelig gyvel) 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 three different plants side by side. On the left is a small white flower with pointed leaves. In the middle, there’s a tall stem with clusters of pale pinkish-white blooms and broad leaves. On the right, a plant with yellow, pea-like flowers and narrow leaves grows upward. The middle plant has tiny buds along its stem, and the leaves are drawn with careful shading. The artist used soft colors and fine lines to show each detail. Look up watercolor next to see how artists use this technique to create delicate plant studies.