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Still Life, Flowers and Insects, by Rachel Ruysch, oil, 1725

Still Life, Flowers and Insects

Rachel Ruysch

1725

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Still Life, Flowers and Insects is a 1725 oil by Rachel Ruysch, a Rococo painting work, depicting Bouquet, held at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.

Who painted this?
Rachel Ruysch
When & what style?
1725 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

About this work

This painting shows a large bouquet of flowers in a vase. The flowers are colorful and include white, yellow, orange, pink, and purple blooms. There are also some green leaves and stems visible. Insects like butterflies and beetles are scattered around the flowers. The flowers and vase are set against a dark background, which helps the colors of the flowers stand out. The overall effect is one of abundance and beauty. If you're interested in seeing more paintings like this, you might want to check out the work of artist Rachel Ruysch.

About the artist

Portrait of Rachel Ruysch
Artist

Rachel Ruysch

Rachel Ruysch (3 June 1664 – 12 October 1750) was a Dutch still-life painter from the Dutch Republic.

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