Artwork
Flowers in a Glass Vase
Flowers in a Glass Vase is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jacob van Walscapelle. It dates from 1667 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Flowers in a Glass Vase is an oil painting created by Jacob van Walscapelle in 1667, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a glass vase overflowing with a diverse arrangement of flowers, set against a dark background that accentuates the colors of the blooms.
Technique & Style
The flowers are rendered in intricate detail, with visible brushstrokes that imbue the image with texture, resulting in an overall effect of lushness and abundance.
Artist & collection
Artist
A Dutch artist who specialized in lush still lifes, Jacob van Walscapelle painted glowing arrangements of fruit and flowers in the late 1600s.
