1652
oil
panel
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Still Life of Flowers is a 1652 oil by Jan Philip van Thielen, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting is a still life of flowers, with a variety of blooms in different colors and sizes. The flowers are arranged in a vase, with some spilling over the edges. The background is dark, which makes the flowers stand out. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. The artist has used a range of techniques to create depth and dimension in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of glazing.
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.
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