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Vitis vinifera (almindelig vin), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Vitis vinifera (almindelig vin)

Unknown

1654

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Overview

Vitis vinifera (almindelig vin) 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 two bunches of green grapes hanging from a vine. The leaves are dark green with visible veins, and the grapes are shiny, almost like polished glass. A small wooden stick supports one cluster, while the other hangs freely. The artist focused on tiny details, like the way light hits each grape. This kind of careful work was often used to study plants closely. Next, look up watercolor to see how artists use layers of paint to create depth.

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