Bloemenvaas c. 1680 - 1695

"Bloemenvaas" is an etching by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, a renowned French painter known for his exquisite still life compositions. This artwork, created between 1680 and 1695, showcases a delicate arrangement of roses and other flowering plants cascading from an ornate vase. The intricate details of the flowers and the vase, rendered in monochrome, evoke a sense of beauty and tranquility. The piece exemplifies the technical mastery of Monnoyer, who was widely recognized for his ability to capture the textures and forms of nature. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, a prominent museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.