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Matthiola incana (vinter-levkøj); Erysimum cheiri (gyldenlak) is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Matthiola incana (vinter-levkøj); Erysimum cheiri (gyldenlak)

Matthiola incana (vinter-levkøj); Erysimum cheiri (gyldenlak) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor painting, created around 1650, depicts two types of flowers: Matthiola incana (winter stock) and Erysimum cheiri (wallflower).

Subject & Meaning

The work features three tall flowers against a plain background: a central cluster of deep pink and white petals, flanked by bright yellow flowers with smaller petals and long stems.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of watercolor showcases careful attention to detail, particularly in the rendering of green leaves and thin stems. The yellow flowers' 'pom-pom' appearance and the pink flower's layered petals with darker stripes demonstrate the technique's expressive potential.