Twelve Months of Flowers: April
1732
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1732
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows a vase overflowing with a variety of colorful flowers. The flowers are mostly white, red, and purple, and they are set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. The flowers are arranged in a decorative vase with a carved face on it. The overall effect is one of abundance and beauty. If you're interested in learning more about Dutch flower paintings, you might want to look up the work of artist Jacob van Huysum.
