Artwork

Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Narcissus pseudonarcissus, by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Narcissus pseudonarcissus, by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Narcissus pseudonarcissus 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

Narcissus pseudonarcissus is a work created around 1654, currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts six yellow flowers with trumpet-shaped centers and wavy petals, surrounded by long green leaves and bulbs with roots, illustrating the plant's growth.

Technique & Style

The artist's inclusion of bulbs and roots reflects a detail-oriented approach reminiscent of botanical drawings. The work is executed in watercolor, a technique suited to capturing soft colors.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known