Flowers with a sunflower in a glass vase with shells
1694
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
1694
oil
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
This painting shows a bouquet of flowers in a glass vase. The flowers include a large sunflower, some white and yellow blooms, and a few red flowers. There are also some green stems and leaves. At the bottom of the painting, there are some seashells on a table. The flowers and vase are set against a dark background, which makes them stand out. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the works of other Dutch Golden Age painters, such as Maria van Oosterwijck.