Basket of Flowers c. 17th century

This anonymous 17th-century watercolor, "Basket of Flowers," depicts a vibrant arrangement of blossoms. The composition features a variety of flowers, including irises, roses, and tulips, in a woven basket resting on a blue ledge. The delicate details of the flowers and the realistic depiction of the insects add to the charm of this small-scale artwork, typical of the genre of flower painting prevalent in the 17th century. The artwork is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.