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Description: | The delicate brush-strokes of this painting suggest that it is by Peeter Verbruggen the elder, rather than his son who worked in a similar style. While the short life of cut flowers could have vanitas connotations, the flower-piece also reflects the expensive hobby of collecting flowers that was fashionable in the Netherlands during the seventeenth century. Owning paintings of flowers, such as the present work, was often a more economic way to demonstrate discernment of rare and beautiful objects than purchasing the expensive blooms. The ornamental silver urn, Macaw and swag of golden brocade contribute to the rich display. | Subjects: | bird) vase); animal (macaw still life (flowers | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Verbruggen, Gaspar Peeter de, the elder (Flemish sculptor, 1635-1681) Æ Attributed to | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8850... | Go to resource |
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