Artwork
A tazza-shaped vase with flowers tumbling over the bowl
A tazza-shaped vase with flowers tumbling over the bowl is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Brueghel, the elder. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the British Museum.
About this work
Overview
A tazza-shaped vase with flowers tumbling over the bowl is a still life painting created by Jan Brueghel the Elder around 1620 using oil paint.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lush bouquet overflowing from a shallow, saucer-like vessel, showcasing a mix of flowers in various colors against a light-colored background.
Technique & Style
Brueghel's realistic rendering of the flowers and vase demonstrates his skill in capturing delicate botanical subjects, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Jan Brueghel the Elder was a prominent Flemish painter who frequently collaborated with Peter Paul Rubens and was highly regarded among his contemporaries.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
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