Still Life with Flowers

Balthasar van der Ast (c. 1593–1657), oil on panel, c. 1625–1630

A magnificent bouquet of tulips, roses, iris, columbine and gillyflowers is set in a ribbed glass vase. The artist first made a detailed drawing on the prepared panel before beginning to paint. In the intervening centuries, some of the pigments, primarily the lighter colours, have become transparent, allowing the underdrawing to show through.

  • Artwork typepainting
  • Object numberSK-A-2103
  • Dimensionsheight 75.8 cm x width 59.8 cm, height 59 cm x width 43 cm
  • Physical characteristicsolieverf op paneel