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Group of flowers, by Willem van Aelst, oil, 1675

Group of flowers

Willem van Aelst

1675

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Group of flowers is a 1675 oil by Willem van Aelst, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Willem van Aelst
When & what style?
1675
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of flowers on a table. The flowers are mostly white and pink, with some green leaves. There are a few insects flying around the flowers. The flowers are arranged in a way that makes them look like they're growing out of the table. The background is dark, which makes the flowers stand out. The overall effect is one of beauty and simplicity. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Willem van Aelst, the artist who created it.

About the artist

Artist

Willem van Aelst

Willem van Aelst (16 May 1627 – buried 22 May 1683) was a Dutch Golden Age artist who specialized in still-life painting with flowers or game.

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