A Basket of Flowers
Jan Brueghel the Younger was part of an artistic dynasty that transformed Flemish landscape, genre, and still-life painting. Jan the Younger took over his father Jan the Elder’s studio in 1625 and learned from his practice of animating floral arrangements with insects and fallen blossoms. The butterfly perched atop the basket here adds further liveliness to the composition and may have symbolic associations with the soul and resurrection.
jan the younger brueghel (1601 – 1678)
Jan Brueghel the Younger (1601-1678) was a Flemish Baroque painter, son of Jan Brueghel the Elder. Known for vibrant still lifes, floral compositions, Paradise scenes & allegorical works. Explore his legacy and captivating art!
About this artwork
- Title: A Basket of Flowers
- Artist: jan the younger brueghel
- Year: 1620
- Original dimensions: 47.0 x 68.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Baroque
- Keywords: dutch golden age art , baroque floral design , vintage flower art
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow


