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TitleFloral Still Life

DescriptionThis exuberant bouquet may look natural, but tulips, anemones, roses and carnations do not all bloom at the same time. Bollongier nevertheless managed to assemble a balanced composition. The still life was painted shortly after the Dutch stock market crashed in 1637, when many people went bankrupt due to the speculation in tulip bulbs. This festive bouquet may thus refer to the transience of earthly matters.

Production placeAmsterdam

Production date 1639 - 1639

Production period1639

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Materialoil paint

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