Artwork
Basket of flowers
Basket of flowers is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Juan de Arellano. It dates from 1668 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Overview
Basket of Flowers is a 1668 oil painting by Juan de Arellano, a Spanish painter known for floral still lifes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a wicker basket filled with a variety of flowers in different colors and sizes, arranged to appear as if they are about to spill out onto a table.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work showcases Arellano's attention to detail, with clearly rendered petals and leaves, characteristic of the Baroque style.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
Artist & collection
Artist
Juan de Arellano (3 August 1614 – 13 October 1676) was a Spanish painter of the Baroque era who specialized in floral still life paintings.
