Artwork

Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike)

Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Dianthus barbatus (studenter-nellike) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Dianthus barbatus is a botanical painting created around 1654 by an artist known as 35199_person.

About this work

Overview

Dianthus barbatus is a botanical painting created around 1654 by an artist known as 35199_person. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three stems of Dianthus barbatus, a fragrant flowering plant, with varying colored blooms. The artist has captured the softness of the petals and the texture of the flower centers.

Technique & Style

The work showcases the artist's attention to detail, with delicate rendering of the flowers and foliage against a plain background. The use of color and layering creates a sense of depth and dimensionality.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known