Divers fleurs mises en boucquets: No. 1 - Hollyhocks and Narcissus
1670
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1670
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This image shows a close-up of a bouquet with three big flowers in the center—one white with pink edges, one deep red, and one pale yellow. Hollyhocks and narcissus (smaller white flowers) fill the rest of the arrangement, tied with a blue ribbon. The leaves are detailed with green and brown strokes, and the whole piece looks like it was drawn carefully by hand. The text at the bottom says this is part of a series called *Divers fleurs mises en boucquets*, which means "Various flowers arranged in bouquets." The artist focused on making the flowers look real, with soft shadows and layered petals. If you like this style, check out the Baroque movement for more dramatic, detailed art.
