Artwork
Flowers in an Ornamental Vase
Flowers in an Ornamental Vase is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Jan Davidsz. de Heem. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.
About this work
Overview
Flowers in an Ornamental Vase is a 1670 oil painting by Dutch Golden Age artist Maria van Oosterwijck, characterized by its meticulously detailed still life of a colorful, varied bouquet in a decorated vase.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a mixed bouquet, including Papaver rhoeas and a sunflower, arranged in an ornamental vase adorned with bas-relief carvings. The composition conveys elegance and refinement.
Technique & Style
Van Oosterwijck employed oil paint to achieve intricate details. The background utilizes subtle chiaroscuro, creating depth and volume. The work exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's attention to detail and use of chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
Created in 1670, the painting is part of the Dutch Golden Age movement. It is currently held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection
Artist
Maria van Oosterwijck (1630–1693), also spelled Oosterwyck, was a Dutch Golden Age painter, specialising in richly detailed flower paintings and other still lifes.
