A Vase of Flowers
The Met
Artist: Margareta Haverman(Dutch, Breda 1693–1722 or later)
Date: 1716
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 31 1/4 x 23 3/4 in. (79.4 x 60.3 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A dark still life with a dense bouquet of colorful flowers, fruit, and insects
Detailed Description
A still life of flowers and fruit is set against a deep, dark background that subtly suggests an arched niche. A large, overflowing bouquet fills the upper two-thirds of the composition, emerging from a dark, indistinct vase or urn. The dense arrangement features a variety of blooms: a white tulip with red stripes is near the top right, while a darker, purplish tulip appears above it. Several pink and white roses are clustered in the lower center of the bouquet. Blue delphiniums, orange-red carnations, and numerous smaller white and yellow blossoms are interspersed throughout. Dark green and blue-green leaves are visible among the colorful flowers. Below the vase, on a dark, rectangular stone ledge, are clusters of fruit. A large bunch of light green grapes spills over the left side of the ledge, accompanied by a smaller cluster of dark purple grapes to its right. A pale peach with a subtle red blush rests between the green grapes and the base of the vase. Small creatures are visible within the arrangement: a snail crawls on a large leaf in the lower left, a fly rests on the white tulip, and a butterfly is perched near the upper right. The vibrant colors of the flowers and fruit are illuminated against the deep shadows of the background.
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