Artwork

Sternbergia lutea (almindelig sternbergia); Colchicum autumnale (høst-tidløs); Colchicum variegatum (plettet tidløs)

Sternbergia lutea (almindelig sternbergia); Colchicum autumnale (høst-tidløs); Colchicum variegatum (plettet tidløs) is an unspecified work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. This watercolor painting, created around 1650, depicts three distinct flowers.

About this work

Overview

This watercolor painting, created around 1650, depicts three distinct flowers. It is currently held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork features Sternbergia lutea, Colchicum autumnale, and Colchicum variegatum, rendered with attention to detail. The flowers are presented in a straightforward manner, highlighting their botanical characteristics.

Technique & Style

The artist employed watercolor to achieve a high level of realism, capturing the texture of petals and the veins in leaves. The use of layered paint creates a sense of depth, contributing to the lifelike appearance of the flowers.