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Still life with flowers and an alabaster vase
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
Gerard van Spaendonck from Tilburg made his career in Paris, where he rose to become the botanical painter of the king of France, a highly distinguished position. His flower still lifes were considered as the best in his time. Exhibited at the Paris Salon in 1783, this painting was praised for the true-to-life flowers, insects, and objects. The window of the artist’s studio is reflected in the alabaster vase.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionCredit lineBloemstilleven met albasten vaas. 1783. Gerard van Spaendonck. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
