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Still Life with Flowers on a Marble Tabletop
Rachel Ruysch (mentioned on object), 1716
This bouquet features more than ten species of flowers and teems with insects. As the blossoms flower at different times, it would be rather difficult to assemble such a bouquet in real life. Ruysch was well aware of this: her extensive study of live and prepared flowers allowed her to paint these vibrant bouquets with stunning precision. During her lifetime, she was one of the most celebrated painters of floral still lifes in Europe.
- Artwork typepainting
- Object numberSK-A-2338
- Dimensionsheight 48.5 cm x width 39.5 cm
- Physical characteristicsoil on canvas