Artwork
Flowers in a Glass Bowl
Flowers in a Glass Bowl is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Davidsz. de Heem. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
About this work
Overview
Flowers in a Glass Bowl is a still-life painting created by Jan Davidsz. de Heem around 1650. The work is an oil painting that showcases the artist's skill in rendering intricate details and textures.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a glass bowl overflowing with a diverse arrangement of flowers, including roses, tulips, and smaller blooms, alongside fruit such as cherries and green peppers, set against a dark background that accentuates the colors and textures of the composition.
Technique & Style
De Heem's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the realistic rendering of each leaf and petal, contributing to the overall sense of abundance and lushness in the arrangement.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister collection and is characteristic of the refined still-life paintings produced during the Dutch Golden Age, a period in which de Heem was a prominent figure.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria van Oosterwijck (1630–1693), also spelled Oosterwyck, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, specialising in richly detailed flower paintings and other still lifes.
