Artwork
Flowers with a sunflower in a glass vase with shells
Flowers with a sunflower in a glass vase with shells is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Davidsz. de Heem. It is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Flowers with a sunflower in a glass vase with shells is a 1694 oil painting by Maria van Oosterwijck, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for her detailed still lifes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a floral arrangement in a glass vase, accompanied by seashells on a table, set against a dark background. The bouquet includes a prominent sunflower, variously colored flowers, and greenery.
Technique & Style
Van Oosterwijck's work is characterized by rich detail and vibrant colors, typical of Dutch Golden Age flower paintings. The contrast between the dark background and the flowers creates a sense of simplicity and elegance.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria van Oosterwijck (1630–1693), also spelled Oosterwyck, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, specialising in richly detailed flower paintings and other still lifes.
