1688
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Liure de Toutes Sortes de fleurs d'après nature: Vase of Flowers is a 1688 by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, a Baroque work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a vase filled with a variety of flowers. The flowers are different colors, including pink, white, and purple. The vase is sitting on a table or shelf, and there's a snake wrapped around the side of the vase. The flowers are painted in a detailed, realistic style. The vase is decorated with a pattern of lines and shapes. The background of the painting is a light color, which helps the flowers and vase stand out. The painting is done in a style called Baroque, which was popular in the 17th century. The artist, Jean-Baptiste I Monnoyer, was known for his paintings of flowers and gardens.
Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (12 January 1636 – 20 February 1699) was a Franco-Flemish painter who specialised in flower pieces.
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