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Flowers in a Vase with a Putto, 17th century. Creator: Isabella Peeters
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Flowers in a Vase with a Putto, 17th century. Creator: Isabella Peeters
Flowers in a Vase with a Putto, 17th century
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1690s Amorini Angelic Botanical Botany Bouquet Bulb Cherubim Cherubs Cut Flower Flanders Belgium Europe Flower Arrangement Roses Tulip Tulipa Tulips Vase Walters Art Museum
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This exquisite 17th century oil painting, titled "Flowers in a Vase with a Putto" by Isabella Peeters, showcases the timeless beauty of nature and the playful whimsy of mythology. Painted in the 1690s, this Flemish masterpiece hails from Flanders, Belgium, Europe, and is a stunning example of the botanical and scientific exploration of the time. Peeters masterfully captures the essence of a bountiful bouquet, filled with roses, tulips, and other blooms, arranged in a graceful vase. The vibrant colors and intricate details of each petal and leaf are brought to life through the artist's skillful use of oil on canvas. But this still life is not just an exploration of nature's splendor; it also features a cherub, or putto, peeking out from behind the flowers. This playful addition adds a touch of mythology and whimsy to the scene, inviting the viewer to ponder the connection between the natural world and the realm of the divine. The cherub's presence also serves as a reminder of the ancient belief that flowers held mystical powers and were often associated with the gods and goddesses of mythology. This painting is a testament to the enduring fascination with the beauty of nature and the mythological creatures that populated the imaginations of artists and scholars of the seventeenth century. This artwork, now held in the esteemed collection of the Walters Art Museum, invites us to pause and appreciate the simple pleasures of life - the beauty of a bouquet, the whimsy of mythology, and the enduring allure of the natural world.
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