Flowers in a Glass Vase, with Pomegranates, on a Marble Balustrade 1716

"Flowers in a Glass Vase, with Pomegranates, on a Marble Balustrade" is a 1716 oil-on-canvas still life by renowned Dutch painter Rachel Ruysch. The artwork is famous for its meticulous detail and vibrant colors, depicting a lavish arrangement of flowers, including tulips, roses, and a sunflower, spilling over from a glass vase. The composition is further enriched by the inclusion of ripe pomegranates, which symbolize fertility and abundance, resting on a marble balustrade. This masterpiece, now on display at the Palazzo Pitti in Florence, exemplifies Ruysch's mastery of the still life genre and her ability to infuse seemingly simple subjects with a sense of grandeur and beauty.