Artwork
Flowers in a Figured Vase
Flowers in a Figured Vase is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Pieter Brueghel. It is held in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum.
About this work
Overview
Flowers in a Figured Vase is a 1670 oil painting by Jan Pieter Brueghel, exemplifying the Dutch Golden Age's penchant for intricate still lifes and floral arrangements.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lavishly decorated vase overflowing with a diverse, colorful array of flowers, conveying themes of lushness and abundance through its loose, organic composition.
Technique & Style
Brueghel employed oil paint to achieve a rich, textured appearance, characteristic of Dutch and Flemish still life traditions, marked by meticulous botanical rendering.
History & Provenance
Created during Brueghel's established career in flower still lifes, the work is now part of the Brooklyn Museum's collection.
Context
This piece aligns with the broader Dutch Golden Age artistic movement, influenced by Brueghel's Antwerp training and European career, specializing in floral and garland themes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Pieter Brueghel or Jan Peeter Brueghel (29 August 1628 (baptised) – between 1664 and 1684) was a Flemish painter who specialised in flower still lifes and garland paintings.
