Artwork
Flowers
Flowers is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Elias van den Broeck. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Flowers is a 1696 oil painting by Elias van den Broeck, a Dutch artist known for his detailed still lifes. The work is part of the Statens Museum for Kunst collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a floral arrangement in a partially visible vase, set against a dark background that highlights the flowers. The bouquet features pink and red blooms with green leaves and stems, rendered with realistic attention to texture and detail.
Technique & Style
Van den Broeck's realistic style is characterized by meticulous rendering of the flowers, using a range of colors to create depth and dimension. The artist's use of oil paint allows for detailed texture and subtle color variation.
History & Provenance
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, Flowers reflects van den Broeck's training in the Dutch Republic and his work in Antwerp and Amsterdam, where he established a successful career as a still life painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elias van den Broeck (c. 1652 in probably in Amsterdam – buried 6 February 1708 in Amsterdam) was a Dutch still life painter mainly known for his flower pieces. He trained in the Dutch Republic and worked for some time…
