Still Life with Flowers 1721

Coenraet Roepel's "Still Life with Flowers" (1721) is a quintessential example of Dutch Golden Age still life painting. The artwork showcases a lavish arrangement of flowers, including tulips, roses, irises, and peonies, meticulously rendered in a vibrant palette. The flowers are arranged in a golden vase and rest on a stone ledge, which adds a sense of weight and stability to the composition. Roepel's masterful technique is evident in the detailed depiction of the textures of the flowers, leaves, and vase, and the interplay of light and shadow. The artist's ability to capture the fleeting beauty of nature is a testament to the enduring power of still life painting.