A Vase with Flowers
The Met
Artist: Jacob Vosmaer(Dutch, Delft ca. 1584–1641 Delft)
Date: probably 1613
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 33 1/2 x 24 5/8 in. (85.1 x 62.5 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, 1871
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A vibrant bouquet of colorful tulips, irises, and roses in a dark, metallic jug-shaped vase
Detailed Description
An overflowing bouquet of various flowers is arranged in a dark, metallic jug-shaped vase, set against a deep, dark background. The vase, positioned centrally, has a rounded body, a narrow neck, and a handle on its right side, with subtle highlights suggesting a reflective surface. The flowers burst upwards and outwards from the vase, filling most of the canvas. At the top, a large, frilly orange flower with a dark center stands. Below it, a mix of blooms includes light blue and white irises, several pink roses or peonies, and striped tulips in shades of red, yellow, and white. A red and yellow striped tulip is visible on the upper right, while another red tulip hangs downwards on the left. A white butterfly with dark markings rests on a green leaf near the center-right. Towards the bottom left, a drooping white flower with many petals is visible. On the dark, flat surface beneath the vase, a small stem with a delicate pink flower and a green leaf lies horizontally on the left. To the right, a single yellow petal and a curled, dark green stem or possibly a lizard-like object are also present.
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