Artwork

Narcissus pseudonarcissus major (stor påskelilje); Narcissus pseudonarcissus bicolor (tofarvet påskelilje); Narcissus pseudonarcissus

Narcissus pseudonarcissus major (stor påskelilje); Narcissus pseudonarcissus bicolor (tofarvet påskelilje); 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 major, Narcissus pseudonarcissus bicolor, and Narcissus pseudonarcissus are depicted in a 1654 work by 35199_person, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork features five daffodils (commonly mistaken for tulips) with yellow petals, orange centers, green stems, and detailed, dry bulbs with visible roots. The precise botanical rendering suggests a focus on naturalistic observation.

Technique & Style

The artist emphasized meticulous detail, capturing the texture of petals and the shape of roots, likely employing layered painting techniques to achieve depth, akin to watercolor methods.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1654 by 35199_person, the work's history prior to its current residence at the Museum of Ethnography is not detailed in available information.

Context

The piece reflects 17th-century interests in botanical accuracy, though the misidentification of daffodils as tulips (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) may indicate either a common confusion of the time or a specific artistic choice.

Legacy

While the work's broader impact is not highlighted in provided sources, its attention to botanical detail places it within the tradition of detailed floral painting prevalent during its era.