1631
oil
panel
From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
An Allegory of Abundance is a 1631 oil by Hendrick van Balen the Elder, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
This painting shows a lush, vibrant scene of abundance. Fruits, flowers, and leaves overflow from baskets and vases, filling the space with color and life. In the background, a serene landscape stretches out, with trees, hills, and a distant body of water. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the painting, from the delicate petals of the flowers to the textures of the fruits and leaves. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer into the scene. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume, adds to its visual impact. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, look up chiaroscuro.
Hendrick van Balen or Hendrick van Balen I (c. 1573–1575 – 17 July 1632) was a Flemish Baroque painter and stained glass designer. Hendrick van Balen specialised in small cabinet pictures often painted on a copper…
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