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Why are there so many insects in Dutch flower paintings?
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Why there are so many insects in Dutch flower paintings is a matter of debate among art historians. Some feel that Dutch artists painted the insects in great detail simply to show their skill or to depict the flowers in the most natural way possible. Others believe the insects may have deeper symbolism. They could represent the interconnectedness of life or be reminders of death. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Dutch paintings on 1stDibs.
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20th Century Oil - Dahlia Arrangement
Located in Corsham, GB
from Dutch flower painting, the artist shows both the beauty and fragility of these summer blooms
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil
Classical Still Life of Flowers Ornate Display Antique Dutch Oil Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Profusion of Flowers
Classical Still Life
Dutch School, 19th century
oil on canvas, unframed
canvas
Category
Late 19th Century Old Masters Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
17th Century Dutch Old Master Oil on Panel, Ladies Gathering Flowers
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: 17th Century Dutch School
Title: Ladies Collecting Flowers
Medium: oil painting
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
''Flowers'' Cosy Dutch Painting of a Flower Shop
Located in Utrecht, NL
The relaxed atmosphere is characteristic of the oil paintings by Dutch artist Laetitia de Haas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Panel, Oil
''Flowers'' Cosy Dutch Painting of a Flower Shop
Located in Utrecht, NL
The relaxed atmosphere is characteristic of the oil paintings by Dutch artist Laetitia de Haas
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
FLOWERS -Dutch School - Italian Still Life Oil on Canvas Painting
By Carlo De Tommasi
Located in Napoli, IT
Flowers - Carlo De Tommasi Italia 2011 - Oil on canvas cm. 80x50
In this precious oil painting
Category
2010s Dutch School Still-life Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
