Buchet de flori cu un cărăbuș

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Dominant colour

Buchet de flori cu un cărăbuș is a work by Jan van cel Bătrîn Kessel, a Baroque work, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: Jan van cel Bătrîn Kessel
When & what style?: Baroque
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a vibrant bouquet of flowers in a glass vase, set against a dark background. The flowers are predominantly pink and white, with a few blue and red blooms scattered throughout. A small, yellow and black beetle is visible on the wooden table beneath the vase. The overall effect is one of delicate beauty, with the flowers and vase rendered in exquisite detail. The dark background serves to heighten the sense of intimacy and focus attention on the bouquet. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Kessel, Jan van cel Bătrîn.