Artwork
Flowers
Flowers is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Andries Daniels. It dates from 1600 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.
About this work
Overview
Flowers is an oil painting created by Andries Daniels, a Flemish artist active in Antwerp, circa 1600. It exemplifies the still life genre characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a floral arrangement, reflecting Daniels' specialty in flower still lifes and garland paintings, which were popular in Antwerp during this period.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of 'Flowers' are not highlighted, it is presumed to embody the meticulous realism and attention to detail typical of 17th-century Flemish still life paintings.
History & Provenance
'Flowers' is now part of the permanent collection at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, indicating its recognized value within Flemish artistic heritage.
Context
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, 'Flowers' contributes to the era's flourishing still life tradition, alongside other Antwerp artists exploring this theme.
Legacy
Through 'Flowers' and similar works, Andries Daniels contributed to the development of flower still life and garland painting traditions in 17th-century Antwerp, influencing subsequent generations of artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andries Daniels ( c. 1580 – after 1640) was a Flemish painter who was active in Antwerp during the first half of the 17th century. He is known for his flower still lifes and garland paintings, a genre of still life…
Museum
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
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