Artwork
Flowers and still-life
Flowers and still-life is an oil painting by Cornelis de Heem. It dates from 1673 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Flowers and still-life is an oil painting created by Cornelis de Heem around 1673. It is a still life composition held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a arrangement of flowers and fruit on a table against a dark background. The flowers are variously colored, including pink, white, and yellow, and are accompanied by green leaves and fruits such as grapes, peaches, and lemons.
Technique & Style
The work showcases detailed renderings of the textures of fruits and flower petals, with a realistic effect achieved through the depiction of light reflections on the subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cornelis de Heem was a still-life painter associated with both Flemish Baroque and Dutch Golden Age painting.
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