Comments on: Flower Paintings at Rijksmuseum

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:40:46 +0000

In reply to Yope. Thank you, Yope! I have deliberately gathered historical flower still-life paintings for this post. You will see differences once you look at them more.

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:37:38 +0000

In reply to Susanna. Thank you, Susanna!!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:37:19 +0000

In reply to Karen Nowviskie.

Thanks, Karen! Yes, I love those paintings too, often called as Vanitas still lives as well. I have actually made one myself: https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/emotional-catharsis/
And I have also explored this theme by making an algorithmic piece by programming: https://www.peonyandparakeet.com/painting-by-programming-vanitas/

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:34:51 +0000

In reply to Heather Taylor. Thank you, Heather, we certainly did!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:34:33 +0000

In reply to Debbie Curwen. Thank you, Debbie!!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:34:21 +0000

In reply to Michele Leech. Thank you, Michele!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:34:00 +0000

In reply to Janine. Thank you, Janine!

By: Päivi

Päivi — Tue, 20 May 2025 13:33:46 +0000

In reply to Wendy. Thanks, Wendy, keep creating!

By: Yope

Yope — Sat, 17 May 2025 02:29:24 +0000

I’m struck by the similarities between these museum paintings, did all these artists learn from the same master?? Thank you so much for sharing, Paivi. My parents’ country of origin is full of marvels, I understand.

By: Susanna

Susanna — Fri, 16 May 2025 20:35:11 +0000

Oh Yes! Amsterdam and especially Rijksmuseum, always worth of visiting! I have visited there too, and just loved to see all those old masters paintings there in real! Thanks for another cool blog post. I really enjoy to read these, they are so inspiring always.

By: Karen Nowviskie

Karen Nowviskie — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:35:58 +0000

Thank you for both the picturs and your analysis. My favorite old worlds till life’s combine flowers, fruit, and a hint of decay, often insects, wilting flowers, and often a skull. I believe the aspect is called Memento Mori.

T hanks for the links at the bottom of the page.

By: Heather Taylor

Heather Taylor — Fri, 16 May 2025 19:24:43 +0000

Lovely to see all these. I recognize so many of the features you’ve taught us to see and use in your classes. So glad you guys had a fulfilling getaway.