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Still Life with
Flowers Oil on canvas, 89.5 cm x 65 cm, by Simon Pietersz. Verelst (c. 1644–1721) Location unknown |
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Carnations, tulips, roses,
poppies, and assorted smaller blooms emerge from a glass vase, their
tones intensified by the dark ground, giving the arrangement a
studied clarity. The sagging leaves, twisting stems, and fallen
blossoms at the ledge introduce a controlled sense of tension.
Verelst’s technique relies on fine glazes and restrained modulation
of light to give the arrangement a poised, slightly luxuriant
finish. |
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