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Flower Still Life with a Timepiece
Flower Still Life with a Timepiece is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Abraham van Beijeren. It dates from 1663 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.
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Overview
Flower Still Life with a Timepiece is a 1663 oil painting by Abraham van Beijeren, a Dutch Baroque artist known for his still lifes and earlier work in marine painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a colorful, disheveled bouquet in a tall vase, accompanied by a metal box and chain on a lower shelf, set against a dark background. The inclusion of the box and chain may symbolize wealth or the passage of time, adding complexity to the still life.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that exploits contrasts between light and dark, highlights the flowers' textures and creates a sense of depth. The petals are rendered with a high level of realism, capturing their softness, wrinkles, and wilting.
History & Provenance
Created during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting is now part of the Mauritshuis collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Abraham Hendriksz van Beijeren or Abraham van Beyeren (c. 1620, The Hague – March 1690, Overschie (Rotterdam)) was a Dutch Baroque painter of still lifes. Little recognized in his day and initially active as a marine…
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