Artwork
Bouquet of Flowers in an Earthenware Vase
Bouquet of Flowers in an Earthenware Vase is an oil painting by the Baroque artist Jan Brueghel, the elder. It dates from 1610 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
Bouquet of Flowers in an Earthenware Vase is a 1610 oil on panel painting by Jan Brueghel the Elder, a Flemish artist known for detailed still lifes and landscapes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a colorful, carefully arranged bouquet in a simple earthenware vase, accompanied by green leaves and stems, exemplifying Brueghel's typical still life compositions.
Technique & Style
Brueghel employed a technique that creates depth and dimension, characteristic of his work, to render the soft petals and detailed flowers.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection and is associated with the Flemish Baroque movement, reflecting Brueghel's style and collaborations, including those with Peter Paul Rubens.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Brueghel the Elder ( BROY-gəl, US also BROO-gəl; Dutch: ; 1568 – 13 January 1625) was a Flemish painter and draughtsman.
