Who painted Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid)?

Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid) was painted by Unknown in 1654.

Where can I see Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid)?

Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid) is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid)

Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Iris ×sambucina (hylde-iris); Iris ×amoena (iris-hybrid) is a botanical painting created around 1654. It is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three iris flowers with purple and white petals, along with their leaves and roots. The detailed representation suggests a scientific interest in the plants.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a meticulous style, characteristic of botanical illustrations, using watercolor and glazing techniques to capture the intricate details of the flowers and their roots.

Context

The level of detail in the painting was typical for scientific botanical illustrations of the time, used to record plant species for study and reference.