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Flowers in a blue sculpted vase, by Francesco Caldei, oil, 1650

Flowers in a blue sculpted vase

Francesco Caldei

1650

oil

canvas

From the collection of Accademia Carrara

Dominant colour

Overview

Flowers in a blue sculpted vase is a 1650 oil by Francesco Caldei, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Accademia Carrara.

Who painted this?
Francesco Caldei
When & what style?
1650 · Flemish Baroque painting
Where can I see it?
Accademia Carrara

About this work

This painting shows a vase filled with flowers. The vase is blue and has a decorative design on it. The flowers are different colors, including white, red, and yellow. They are arranged in a way that makes them look like they are moving. The flowers are painted in a way that makes them look very realistic. You can see the details of the petals and the stems. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the flowers stand out. The painting is held at the Accademia Carrara.

About the artist

Artist

Francesco Caldei

Francesco Caldei called Francesco Mantovano or Mantovani (1587/88 in Mantua – 22 May 1674 in Venice) was an Italian painter, mainly known as a still-life painter of flowers, fruits, animals and musical instruments.

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