Troiana Iris (Detail)

albrechtdurer

abstract painting

egg art

flower

animal print

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

fluid art

acrylic on canvas

plant

animal portrait

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

botany

This detail of "Troiana Iris" by German Renaissance master Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) showcases the artist’s masterful skill in rendering the natural world with remarkable precision. The deep, velvety blue of the iris petals is rendered with meticulous detail, capturing the subtle variations in texture and form. This work exemplifies Dürer’s interest in botanical studies, which informed his artistic practice and contributed to the development of scientific illustration during the Renaissance.