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Ophrys apifera eller Ophrys sphegodes (bi-flueblomst eller tidlig flueblomst); "Orchis simia" (fantasiblomst); Ophrys apifera (bi-flueblomst); Orchis (gøgeurt); Orchis militaris (ridder-gøgeurt); Ophrys insectifera (almindelig flueblomst)

Unknown , 1654

Ophrys apifera eller Ophrys sphegodes (bi-flueblomst eller tidlig flueblomst); "Orchis simia" (fantasiblomst); Ophrys apifera (bi-flueblomst); Orchis (gøgeurt); Orchis militaris (ridder-gøgeurt); Ophrys insectifera (almindelig flueblomst), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654
Ophrys apifera eller Ophrys sphegodes (bi-flueblomst eller tidlig flueblomst); "Orchis simia" (fantasiblomst); Ophrys apifera (bi-flueblomst); Orchis (gøgeurt); Orchis militaris (ridder-gøgeurt); Ophrys insectifera (almindelig flueblomst), by Unknown, unspecified, 1654

Ophrys apifera eller Ophrys sphegodes (bi-flueblomst eller tidlig flueblomst); "Orchis simia" (fantasiblomst); Ophrys apifera (bi-flueblomst); Orchis (gøgeurt); Orchis militaris (ridder-gøgeurt); Ophrys insectifera (almindelig flueblomst) 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 six different plants with tall stems and clusters of small flowers, created around 1654.

About this work

Overview

This image depicts six different plants with tall stems and clusters of small flowers, created around 1654. The work is held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The plants are labeled with scientific names, some of which are real orchid species, while others appear to be fictional. The labels suggest an interest in botanical classification.

Technique & Style

The flowers are rendered in detail, with soft colors and careful lines, indicating a focus on accuracy and realism. The leaves are long and narrow, set against a plain light green background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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