Flower Still Life with a Crown Imperial Fritillary in a Stone Niche

Jacob Vosmaer (signed by artist), 1613

Flower still-life painting is considered a typical Dutch genre, of which this exceptionally large picture is one of the earliest and most spectacular examples. Jacob Vosmaer painted a riot of flowers, including rare as well as precious specimens, such as the orange Crown Imperial (top) from Asia. He created a narrative composition by means of the blossoms’ graceful animation, the cracks in the walls, the fallen leaves and the little mouse.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-5069
  • Dimensionsheight 110 cm x width 79 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel

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Floral splendor in the gallery of honor