Who painted Nuphar lutea (gul åkande); Nymphaea alba (hvid nøkkerose)?

Nuphar lutea (gul åkande); Nymphaea alba (hvid nøkkerose) was painted by Unknown in 1654.

Where can I see Nuphar lutea (gul åkande); Nymphaea alba (hvid nøkkerose)?

Nuphar lutea (gul åkande); Nymphaea alba (hvid nøkkerose) is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Nuphar lutea (gul åkande); Nymphaea alba (hvid nøkkerose)

Nuphar lutea (gul åkande); Nymphaea alba (hvid nøkkerose) 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 painting, created around 1654, is held at the Museum of Ethnography and depicts two water lily species.

About this work

Overview

This painting, created around 1654, is held at the Museum of Ethnography and depicts two water lily species.

Subject & Meaning

The work features Nuphar lutea and Nymphaea alba, with a yellow flower on the left and a white one on the right, surrounded by large dark green leaves. The realistic depiction highlights the textures and shapes of the flowers and foliage.

Technique & Style

The artist rendered the flowers and leaves in a detailed, realistic style, set against a light yellow background that accentuates their colors.