1650
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Dominant colour
Flowers in a vase is a 1650 oil by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, a Flemish Baroque painting work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
This painting shows a large vase filled with many different kinds of flowers. The vase is decorated with figures and sits on a table. The flowers are in shades of pink, white, blue, and yellow. They are arranged in a way that looks natural and spontaneous. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the flowers stand out. The vase is the main focus of the painting, and the flowers are arranged to draw attention to it. The dark background helps to create a sense of depth and makes the flowers appear more vibrant. The overall effect is one of beauty and elegance. To learn more about the use of dark backgrounds in art, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (12 January 1636 – 20 February 1699) was a Franco-Flemish painter who specialised in flower pieces.
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