Artwork
A Wreath of Flowers
A Wreath of Flowers is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Carel de Vogelaer. It dates from 1691 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
A Wreath of Flowers is a 1691 oil painting by Carel de Vogelaer, a Dutch artist active in Italy. It is a still life work featuring a floral arrangement and a figure.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a colorful wreath of varied flowers surrounding a kneeling figure, whose activity is unclear. The flowers are rendered in detail, with some facing forward and others turned aside.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by realistic rendering and intricate detail, typical of De Vogelaer's Baroque style. The dark background enhances the flowers and figure, creating a sense of depth and energy.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection. De Vogelaer, known as 'Distelbloem' (Thistle Flower) for his floral compositions, often collaborated with other artists who added figures to his works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karel van Vogelaer or Carel de Vogelaer, nicknamed Distelbloem (Thistle flower) (1653 - 8 August 1695) was a Dutch still life painter from Maastricht primarily active in Italy where he was known as 'Carlo dei Fiori'.
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