Flower Piece
1650
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
1650
oil
From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
This painting is a beautiful arrangement of flowers in a vase. The flowers are colorful and varied, with red, white, yellow, and blue blooms. There are also some green leaves and stems visible. The vase is clear and appears to be made of glass. The flowers are arranged in a loose, organic way, with some stems and leaves spilling out of the vase. The overall effect is one of abundance and beauty. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. The artist who painted this is Jan Davidsz. de Heem.