Artwork
Tub of flowers
Tub of flowers is an oil painting by Gaspar van den Hoecke. It dates from 1614 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Overview
Tub of flowers is a 1614 oil painting by Gaspar van den Hoecke, a Flemish Baroque artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a vibrant, overflowing bouquet in a striped vase, set against a plain black background. The arrangement includes a variety of flowers, such as red roses, yellow tulips, and white daisies, which are rendered in intricate detail.
Technique & Style
The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between the brightly lit flowers and the dark background, giving the bouquet a lifelike appearance. The work showcases van den Hoecke's evolving style, which was influenced by Rubens and Caravaggism.
History & Provenance
Van den Hoecke trained under Juliaan Teniers and became a master in Antwerp's Guild of St. Luke by 1603. The painting is now held in the Fitzwilliam Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gaspar van den Hoecke (c. 1585–after 1648) was a Flemish Baroque painter of small devotional cabinet pieces in the manner of Frans Francken II. His sons Robert and Jan van den Hoecke were also painters. Van den Hoecke,…
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