Tulips and Other Flowers in a Rummer 1663

"Tulips and Other Flowers in a Rummer" is a 1663 oil-on-canvas still life by Helena Roouers, a Dutch painter. The painting features a vase filled with a variety of flowers, including tulips, poppies, and daffodils, against a dark background. The artist’s precise and meticulous attention to detail highlights the delicate beauty of the flowers, their vibrant colors, and intricate forms. The painting is housed in the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark. It is a classic example of the Dutch Golden Age style of still life painting, known for its realistic depiction of everyday objects and its emphasis on symbolic meaning. The artwork is 55.5 cm high and 46 cm wide, and is a testament to Roouers’ skill as a painter of flowers, which was a popular subject in 17th-century Dutch art.