Artwork
Vase of flowers
Vase of flowers is an oil painting by Jacobus Linthorst. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Vase of flowers is a painting created by Jacobus Linthorst around 1790. It is an oil painting that showcases a floral arrangement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a diverse range of flowers and foliage in a vase, set against a dark background. The vibrant blooms in various colors create a sense of movement and energy, as if spilling out of the vase.
Technique & Style
Linthorst's use of oil paint adds depth and texture to the piece. His style follows that of prominent Dutch flower painters, such as Rachel Ruysch and Jan van Huysum, indicating a connection to the traditional Dutch still life.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Fitzwilliam Museum. Linthorst, a painter from the Dutch Republic, worked in Amsterdam, where he was known for his fruit and flower arrangements as interior decorations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacobus Linthorst (c. 1745 – 7 August 1815) was a painter from the Dutch Republic. Linthorst was born in Amsterdam where he is known for fruit and flower arrangements as interior decorations as well as paintings. He…
