Who painted Flowers in a Glass Vase?

Flowers in a Glass Vase was painted by Rachel Ruysch in 1700.

Where can I see Flowers in a Glass Vase?

Flowers in a Glass Vase is held by Mauritshuis.

What movement is Flowers in a Glass Vase?

Flowers in a Glass Vase is associated with Dutch Golden Age.

Can I buy a print of Flowers in a Glass Vase?

Museum-quality prints of Flowers in a Glass Vase are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Flowers in a Glass Vase

Rachel Ruysch , 1700

Flowers in a Glass Vase is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Rachel Ruysch. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Mauritshuis.

About this work

Overview

Flowers in a Glass Vase is a 1700 still-life oil painting by Dutch artist Rachel Ruysch, characterized by meticulous floral detail and a realistic style, currently housed at the Mauritshuis in the Netherlands.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a loosely arranged bouquet of red, white, and pink flowers with green foliage in a clear glass vase, conveying serenity and calmness through its composition and muted color palette.

Technique & Style

Ruysch's distinctive style is evident in the painting's attention to detail, realistic rendering of transparent glass, and organic floral arrangement, reflecting her innovative approach to Dutch Golden Age still-life painting.

History & Provenance

Created during Ruysch's six-decade career, which spanned the Dutch Golden Age, the work is now part of the Mauritshuis collection in the Netherlands, testament to her widely recognized technical skill across 17th-century Europe.