rachel Ruysch, flowers in a vase Flashcards
year
1968
style
baroque stle with roccoco elements
element of rococo
curving forms dominate creating serpentines (element of rococo)
composition
curving forms dominate creating serpentines (element of rococo)
flowers dominate plane, largest ones are central, there is a complex arrangement
lifesize increaases intimacy with subject
dramatic and asymmetrical, radiating flowers from all directions
bugs
spider
ants
caterpillar
flowers
includes overseas flowers: peonies, roses, honeysuckles, apple blossom
symbolism
roses and anemones: associated with fleeting existence
plants in all stages of life showing transcience of life- momento mori-
vanitas/momento mori:makes the viewer contemplate the frailty of life (insects and decay)
flowers- symbolise botany increase and exotic art exports
materials and techniques
chiaroscuro-dramatic
accurate- time consuming
used thin brush for minute detail
soft brush work
hyper realism
symbol of herself
typicaly used white roses and anemones to give work distinction
economic context
-dutch golden age (independent from spain, rich economic development and prosperity
-thriving capitalist economy
-new affluence created increase of patronage
-growth of still life during economic growth led th ruysch career growth
scientific context
-science of botany
-invention of microscope
father- proffessor of anatomy, botony and was a pharmasict and surgeon
-was head of amsterdam botonical garden and had a collection of anatomical specimens
religious context
-independent from spain
-religious and historical paintings no longer wanted- growth of still life to decorate homes
-still life became purest form of protestant art in holland as vanitas were a symbol of transcience of life
