Floral Still Life 1639
hansbollongier
abstract painting
impressionist painting style
possibly oil pastel
oil painting
fluid art
acrylic on canvas
underpainting
painting painterly
watercolour illustration
watercolor
Hans Bollongier's "Floral Still Life" (1639) is a striking example of Dutch Golden Age still life painting. The composition features a vase overflowing with various blooms, including prominent white and red striped tulips, as well as other flowers like carnations and roses. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors that bring the flowers to life. The inclusion of a snail and a feather on the table adds a touch of symbolism and highlights the transience of life, a common theme in Dutch still life art.
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This exuberant bouquet may look natural, but tulips, anemones, roses and carnations do not all bloom at the same time. Bollongier nevertheless managed to assemble a balanced composition. The still life was painted shortly after the Dutch stock market crashed in 1637, when many people went bankrupt due to the speculation in tulip bulbs. This festive bouquet may thus refer to the transience of earthly matters.
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