flowers in a wan-li vase, with shells

flowers in a wan-li vase, with shells

Balthasar van der Ast

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Mauritshuis

About this work

This painting shows a vase with flowers and shells. The vase is blue and white, and the flowers are red, white, and blue. There are also some green leaves and stems. The shells are brown and white, and they're arranged around the vase. The background of the painting is a dark brown color. The flowers and shells are arranged in a decorative way, and the painting looks like it was made a long time ago. The colors are muted, and the overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Balthasar van der Ast, the artist who created it.

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