Artwork

Narcissus ×medioluteus (toblomstret narcis); Narcissus pseudonarcissus; Narcissus (narcis); Narcissus poeticus (pinselilje); Narcissus ×tenuior

Narcissus ×medioluteus (toblomstret narcis); Narcissus pseudonarcissus; Narcissus (narcis); Narcissus poeticus (pinselilje); Narcissus ×tenuior 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 image depicts a collection of daffodils, showcasing their botanical details.

About this work

Overview

This image depicts a collection of daffodils, showcasing their botanical details. Created around 1654, it is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features six daffodils with varying stages of bloom, their bulbs and roots visible. The central flower is notable for its half-open state, revealing its inner structure. The artist's attention to detail extends to the texture of the bulbs and the curvature of the leaves.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its use of soft, natural colors and attention to botanical detail. The plain light background serves to focus attention on the plants, while the depiction of texture and form suggests a careful observational approach.