Artwork
Vase of flowers
Vase of flowers is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1674 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
A still life painting depicts a vase of flowers on a stone ledge, executed in oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The arrangement features a mix of white and pink flowers, presented in a loose, organic manner. The dark background emphasizes the blooms, creating a sense of simplicity and elegance.
Technique & Style
The flowers are rendered realistically, with detailed petals and nuanced color transitions, while the vase provides contextual depth without being the primary focus.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
