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Vase of flowers and a basin, by Carlo Dolci, unspecified, 1662

Vase of flowers and a basin

Carlo Dolci

1662

unspecified

From the collection of Uffizi Gallery

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Overview

Vase of flowers and a basin is a 1662 unspecified by Carlo Dolci, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Uffizi Gallery.

Who painted this?
Carlo Dolci
When & what style?
1662 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Uffizi Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a vase filled with flowers, placed on a table. The flowers are red, yellow, and white, and they are arranged in a decorative way. There is also a basin next to the vase, which is empty. The flowers are painted in a very detailed way, with each petal and leaf visible. The vase is also decorated with intricate designs. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the flowers and vase stand out. The painting is a good example of still life art, which focuses on depicting everyday objects in a beautiful way. To learn more about this style, you can explore the subject of still life.

About the artist

Portrait of Carlo Dolci
Artist

Carlo Dolci

Carlo (or Carlino) Dolci (25 May 1616 – 17 January 1686) was an Italian Baroque painter active mainly in Florence, known for highly finished religious pictures, often repeated in many versions.

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