Phoebus Focus XXXIV: Vase of Flowers with Vanitas Symbols - Sven Van Dorst
Jan Davidsz. De Heem (1606-1684) on the Boundary between Tradition and Innovation
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Phoebus Focus XXXIV Let yourself be captivated by the floral splendour of Vase of Flowers with Vanitas Symbols by Jan Davidsz. De Heem (1606-1684). De Heem belongs to the canon of Dutch Baroque painting and astonishes everyone with the refined painting technique with which he creates his flower still lives. Through historical sources and material-technical research, you will be introduced to the flourishing seventeenth century and the exuberant and colourful Baroque painting of the time.
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2023Uitgever: Hannibal BooksReeks: Phoebus focusTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 946466679XISBN-13: 9789464666793Koop dit boek tweedehands
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Someone who looked at this painting four centuries ago saw not only a vase stuffed with flowers, fluttering butterflies, oysters, citrus fruits and a pipe. He or she also recognized vanitas symbols, a reminder of transience. The flower bouquet by Jan Davidsz. de Heem (1606-1684) after not having any problems all this time. Thanks to the brilliant painting technique for which the master was praised in his time and is still known today, the work still looks sparkling fresh. Based on historical sources and mat...
