Artwork
Flowers in a blue sculpted vase
Flowers in a blue sculpted vase is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Francesco Caldei. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Accademia Carrara.
About this work
Overview
Flowers in a blue sculpted vase is a still life painting executed in oil paint by Francesco Caldei, also known as Francesco Mantovano. Created around 1650 in Venice, it exemplifies the artist's skill in depicting floral arrangements with attention to detail and composition.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a blue vase with a decorative design, filled with a colorful arrangement of flowers that appear to be in motion. The varied hues of the flowers, including white, red, and yellow, are set against a dark background that accentuates their presence.
Technique & Style
Caldei's work is characterized by a high level of realism, evident in the detailed rendering of the petals and stems. His style is rooted in the Flemish Baroque tradition, which influenced his approach to still life painting.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Accademia Carrara collection, reflecting Caldei's commercial success among the Venetian bourgeoisie during his long career in the city.
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Artist
Francesco Caldei called Francesco Mantovano or Mantovani (1587/88 in Mantua – 22 May 1674 in Venice) was an Italian painter, mainly known as a still-life painter of flowers, fruits, animals and musical instruments.
