Rocky Floor with Flowers, Mushrooms, Butterflies, a Snail and a Thistle
1696
oil
panel
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1696
oil
panel
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Rocky Floor with Flowers, Mushrooms, Butterflies, a Snail and a Thistle is a 1696 oil by Elias van den Broeck, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a rocky floor, teeming with life. The floor is covered in various flowers, mushrooms, and a thistle, all rendered in vibrant colors. A snail is also visible, adding to the sense of movement and energy in the scene. In the background, three butterflies are shown in flight, their delicate wings a striking contrast to the earthy tones of the rocky floor. The overall effect is one of lushness and abundance, as if the viewer has stumbled upon a hidden world. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Elias van den Broeck.
Elias van den Broeck (c. 1652 in probably in Amsterdam – buried 6 February 1708 in Amsterdam) was a Dutch still life painter mainly known for his flower pieces. He trained in the Dutch Republic and worked for some time…
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