Artwork
Flowers in a vase
Flowers in a vase is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
A still life painting of flowers in a vase, executed in oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The arrangement features a mix of flowers, including tulips, lilies, and roses, in a warm-toned vase against a deep brown background. The loose, organic arrangement and visible stems and leaves add to the composition's natural feel.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of oil paint allows for rich, vibrant colors, particularly in the flowers, which contrast with the darker background. The vase's warm, golden brown color suggests a ceramic or glass material.
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
