Artwork
Allegorical Figure with Flowers (KMSKA 771)
Allegorical Figure with Flowers (KMSKA 771) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Younger. It dates from 1698 and is held in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
About this work
Overview
Allegorical Figure with Flowers is a 1698 oil painting by Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Younger, a Flemish artist known for decorative still life compositions. The work is held in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman in a purple robe, surrounded by flowers and cherubs, representing an allegorical scene. The woman's calm demeanor and elegant attire suggest a symbolic or metaphorical significance, while the flowers and cherubs add to the overall sense of opulence and drama.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Verbruggen's skill in combining still life elements with figurative art, using chiaroscuro to create depth and draw attention to the central figure and flowers. The rococo style is evident in the work's ornate and decorative qualities.
History & Provenance
Created in 1698 by Verbruggen, who was baptized in 1664 and buried in 1730, the painting is a product of the artist's mature period. It is part of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Younger
Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen or Gasparo Pedro Verbruggen (baptized on 11 April 1664 in Antwerp – buried on 14 March 1730 in Antwerp) was a Flemish still life painter who is principally known for his decorative still lifes with flowers and…
Abundance
Spring
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