Artwork

Iris xiphium (spansk iris) eller Iris latifolia (engelsk iris); Iris xiphium (spansk iris)

Iris xiphium (spansk iris) eller Iris latifolia (engelsk iris); Iris xiphium (spansk iris) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This watercolor painting, created around 1654, depicts three irises and is attributed to a specific artist.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor painting, created around 1654, depicts three irises and is attributed to a specific artist. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features three irises with distinct petal colors and green stems, rendered in a realistic style. The flowers are set against a muted background that accentuates their beauty.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of watercolor adds a delicate quality to the work, with attention to detail in the petals and stems.