Artwork
A vase of flowers
A vase of flowers is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jan Philip van Thielen. It dates from 1641 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum.
About this work
Technique & Style
Jesu," reflecting the collaborative involvement of the Jesuit priest and flower painter Daniel Seghers, who was renowned for his garland and vase compositions.
The work is executed in oil on panel, measuring 50.7 × 40.7 cm. Its support is a wooden panel, a common ground for Flemish still-life painting of this period. The medium of oil paint allows for the detailed, layered rendering characteristic of floral still lifes. An inscription on the panel reads "D. Seghers.
Soc. Jesu," reflecting the collaborative involvement of the Jesuit priest and flower painter Daniel Seghers, who was renowned for his garland and vase compositions. The painting belongs to the floral still-life genre, depicting a bouquet arranged in a vase set within a niche.
History & Provenance
A vase of flowers is an oil paint painting created in 1641 by Jan Philip van Thielen, as documented in the Fitzwilliam Museum's catalogue and corroborated by external records. The work entered the museum's collection through the bequest of Major the Hon. Henry Rogers Broughton, Second Lord Fairhaven, in 1973, with formal accession in 1975 under the accession number PD.178-1975. Its creation history is tied to the artistic practice of the Flemish Baroque period, with the piece being part of the museum's floral painting genre and executed on panel.
The artwork bears an inscription by Daniel Seghers, a Jesuit known for his floral motifs, further contextualizing its artistic and historical significance.
A Vase of Flowers is held by the Fitzwilliam Museum, where it is catalogued under the accession number PD.178-1975. The painting entered the collection in 1975, having been bequeathed by Major the Hon. Henry Rogers Broughton, Second Lord Fairhaven, in 1973. An inscription on the work reads "D. Seghers.
Soc. Jesu," linking it to the Jesuit priest-painter Daniel Seghers, who is credited alongside Jan Philip van Thielen in the museum's records. No exhibition history beyond its acquisition is documented in the available sources.
Overview
A vase of flowers is a 1641 oil painting by Jan Philip van Thielen, a Flemish artist known for his flower pieces.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a bouquet of diverse flowers, including pink, yellow, and white blooms, arranged in a dark vase within a niche. The stark black background highlights the flowers, creating a visually striking composition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jan Philip van Thielen or Jan Philips van Thielen (1618 in Mechelen – 1667 in Booischot) was a Flemish painter who specialized in flower pieces and garland paintings.
