Blazon of the Chambers of Rethoric "De Violieren
1618
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
1618
oil
From the collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
This painting is a square with a diamond-shaped frame. The frame is black with gold trim and floral patterns. Inside the frame, there are three levels of gray stone steps with people and animals on them. The people are dressed in old-fashioned clothing, and some of them are holding objects like books or flowers. There are also some animals, like a goat and a bird. The background is dark, which makes the people and objects stand out. The painting is very detailed, with lots of small things to look at. If you want to see more paintings like this, you could check out the work of Jan Brueghel, the elder.
