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Bouquet of Flowers, 1680. Creator: Anon
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Bouquet of Flowers, 1680. Creator: Anon
Bouquet of Flowers, 1680. This exquisitely rendered ensemble looks like a just picked field bouquet, but it combines flowers found in the wild, like the violet and the cornflower, with cultivated exotic species, like the red woolflower (Celosia) at the upper right. They do not all bloom at the same time. The blue and white morning glory blossoms in the spring, and the dark purple field scabious only from August
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This stunning 17th century anonymously created artwork, titled "Bouquet of Flowers," showcases an exquisite arrangement of blooms that beautifully blends the wild and the cultivated. The vibrant ensemble appears as if it was just plucked from the field, with the delicate sweet violet and the humble cornflower nestled among their wild counterparts. However, this is no ordinary bouquet. The artist masterfully incorporates exotic species, such as the red woolflower (Celosia) at the upper right, which was likely brought from the far-off lands of the East Indies. The celosia, with its fiery red plumes, adds a dramatic and exotic touch to the otherwise natural arrangement. The bouquet also includes flowers with distinct blooming seasons. The blue and white morning glory graces the arrangement in the spring, while the dark purple field scabious only blooms from August. This intricate detail adds to the overall allure and authenticity of the piece. The bouquet is rendered in various techniques, including gouache, watercolor, and possibly even deck paint on parchment or animal material. The meticulous attention to detail and the rich, saturated colors are characteristic of the Baroque era, particularly in the Low Countries of Europe. This historic artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, invites us to appreciate the beauty of nature and the artistry of the unknown artist who so skillfully captured it in 1680.
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