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Narzissen und andere Blumen in Glasvase auf einer Marmorplatte

Narzissen und andere Blumen in Glasvase auf einer Marmorplatte, by Dirck de Bray, oil, 1673
Narzissen und andere Blumen in Glasvase auf einer Marmorplatte, by Dirck de Bray, oil, 1673

Narzissen und andere Blumen in Glasvase auf einer Marmorplatte is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Dirck de Bray. It dates from 1673 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich.

About this work

Overview

Narzissen und andere Blumen in Glasvase auf einer Marmorplatte is an oil painting by Dirck de Bray, created in 1673. It is housed at the Kunsthaus Zürich.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dark green vase containing white, purple, and orange flowers on a cracked marble table. The arrangement conveys a sense of movement, set against a dark background that highlights the flowers.

Technique & Style

De Bray's use of oil paint captures the flowers' arrangement and the texture of the marble table. The contrast between the dark background and the vase and flowers creates a visually striking effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Dirck de Bray

Artist

Dirck de Bray

Dirck de Bray (1635–1694) was an artist, born in Haarlem.

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