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Tub of flowers, 1614 (oil on panel)
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Tub of flowers, 1614 (oil on panel)
5938241 Tub of flowers, 1614 (oil on panel) by Hoecke, Kasper or Gaspar van den (1595-1648); 84.4x52 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Flemish, out of copyright
Media ID 22763876
© Fitzwilliam Museum / Bridgeman Images
Berries Berry Caterpillar Daffodil Detailed Flemish Flower Arrangement Fruits Iris Irises Memento Mori Narcissus Panel Pink Roses Roses Tulips Iridaceae Oil On Panel
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This print captures the essence of a vibrant and meticulously arranged "Tub of flowers" painted by Kasper or Gaspar van den Hoecke in 1614. The oil on panel masterpiece, measuring 84.4x52 cm, is housed at the prestigious Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge in the UK. The Flemish artist's attention to detail is evident in this exquisite still life composition. A cornucopia of botanical wonders fills the tub with an array of colors and textures. Delicate pink roses bloom alongside elegant tulips and irises, while daffodils add a touch of sunny yellow to the arrangement. Intriguingly, amidst this celebration of nature's beauty lies a subtle reminder of mortality - a memento mori motif often found in Dutch Golden Age paintings. Insects such as flies and caterpillars crawl among the fruits and flowers, symbolizing decay and reminding viewers that life is fleeting. Van den Hoecke skillfully combines elements from botany, natural history, science, and food into this stunning tableau. Berries glisten temptingly next to luscious fruits like grapes and peaches, creating a feast for both the eyes and imagination. Through this remarkable artwork captured by Bridgeman Images' lens for Fine Art Finder's collection, we are transported back to seventeenth-century Flanders where Van den Hoecke masterfully immortalized nature's ephemeral beauty on his canvas.
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