A Vase with Flowers

Jacob Vosmaer

Created:

Movement:

1613

Baroque

key Notes:

Floral Realism, Dutch Golden Age

Dimensions:

33 1/2 x 24 5/8 in. (85.1 x 62.5 cm)

medium:

Oil on wood

Difficulty:

Advanced

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story of the work:

"A Vase with Flowers," created by Jacob Vosmaer in 1613, is a still life that exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with floral arrangements and the symbolism of transience. The painting is characterized by its meticulous detail and vibrant colors, reflecting Vosmaer's skill in capturing the natural beauty of flowers and the interplay of light and shadow.

Description of the work:

"A Vase with Flowers" by Jacob Vosmaer, created in 1613, features a meticulously arranged bouquet of various flowers, including tulips, roses, and daisies, rendered with a keen attention to detail and vibrant color. The composition is characterized by its dynamic interplay of light and shadow, enhancing the three-dimensionality of the flowers and the glass vase, set against a dark, unobtrusive background that emphasizes the vividness of the floral arrangement.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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