1648
unspecified
From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art
A Virgem circundada de flores is a 1648 unspecified by Jan van Kessel the Elder, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.
The painting depicts a woman with her hands clasped together in prayer, surrounded by a vibrant floral arrangement. The flowers are predominantly pink, white, and red, with some yellow and orange accents. The woman's dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a blue dress with red sleeves. The flowers are arranged in a circular pattern around the woman, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the colors of the flowers and the woman's clothing. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds to the overall drama of the painting. Next, explore the work of artist Jan van Kessel the Elder.
Jan van Kessel the Elder or Jan van Kessel (I) (baptized 5 April 1626, Antwerp – 17 April 1679, Antwerp) was a Flemish painter active in Antwerp in the mid-17th century.
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