Artwork
A vase of flowers on a ledge
A vase of flowers on a ledge is an oil painting by Jan Frans van Dael. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
A vase of flowers on a ledge is a still-life painting executed in oil paint by Jan Frans van Dael in 1817. It is part of the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a brown vase overflowing with a colorful arrangement of pink, white, yellow, and red flowers, accompanied by green leaves, set against a dark background.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a realistic representation of flowers, achieved through meticulous detail and a restrained color palette, blending Flemish and Dutch traditions with a French decorative scale.
History & Provenance
Jan Frans van Dael, a Flemish artist, created the painting while working in Paris, where he gained recognition among French royalty, including the Empresses of Empire France and the kings of Restoration France.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Frans van Dael or Jean-François van Dael (27 May 1764 – 20 March 1840) was a Flemish painter and lithographer specializing in still lifes of flowers and fruit.
