Artwork
Blumengewinde an blauen Schleifen
Blumengewinde an blauen Schleifen is a paint painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Daniel Seghers. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Blumengewinde an blauen Schleifen is a 17th-century still life painting by Daniel Seghers, a Flemish Jesuit brother and artist known for his flower garland compositions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vase filled with a colorful bouquet of pink, white, and yellow flowers, surrounded by green leaves and tied with blue ribbons, set against a black background.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style characteristic of the Flemish Baroque movement, the work showcases Seghers' skill in capturing the intricate details of the flowers, conveying a sense of fragility and impermanence.
History & Provenance
Created around 1650, the painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin collection, reflecting its significance as a representative work by an artist highly regarded by aristocratic patrons of his time.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Seghers (3 December 1590 – 2 November 1661) was a Flemish Jesuit brother and painter who specialized in flower still lifes.
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