Artwork
Display of Flowers
Display of Flowers is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Younger. It dates from 1699 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Display of Flowers, created by Gaspar Peeter Verbruggen the Younger in 1699, is a Flemish still life painting characterized by its ornate and decorative qualities, aligning with the Rococo movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lush, varied floral arrangement, prominently featuring a large white rose, curled leaves, and smaller accompanying flowers, set against a dark background to enhance visual prominence.
Technique & Style
Verbruggen employed chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, to make the softly rendered, detailed flowers stand out. The technique emphasizes the realism and delicacy of the botanical subjects.
History & Provenance
Originally created in 1699, the work is now part of the collection at the Alte Pinakothek. Verbruggen, active in Antwerp and The Hague, often collaborated with figure painters to incorporate still life elements into larger works.
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…
