Twelve Months of Flowers: July
1730
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1730
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows a tall, crowded vase of flowers spilling over with color. Red carnations, blue hyacinths, and white daisies mix with long green stems and leaves. Tiny numbers label each flower type, like a gardener’s list. The background is a plain, light color to keep the focus on the blooms. Notice how the flowers are drawn with careful detail—each petal and leaf looks real, even the tiny hairs on stems. The artist made sure everything looked fresh and lively, like a real bouquet. If you like this, check out Baroque to see more art where detail and drama go hand in hand.