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Flower Still Life
Flower Still Life is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Ambrosius Bosschaert. It dates from 1614 and is held in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
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Overview
Flower Still Life is a 1614 painting on copper by Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder, a Flemish-born Dutch artist known for his detailed floral still lifes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bouquet of flowers, including roses, tulips, and carnations, arranged in a woven basket with insects nearby, showcasing the artist's attention to natural detail and color.
Technique & Style
Bosschaert's work exemplifies the meticulous realism characteristic of Dutch Golden Age still lifes, with careful renderings of textures and effects like dew on petals.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the J. Paul Getty Museum, representing one of the earliest examples of the floral still life genre, which Bosschaert helped establish as a specialist.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder (18 January 1573 – 1621) was a Flemish-born Dutch still life painter and art dealer.
