Vanitas Flower Still Life Willem van Aelstcirca 1656 - 1657

Vanitas Flower Still Life
Willem van Aelstcirca 1656 - 1657
From the collection of
North Carolina Museum of Art
Details
Title: Vanitas Flower Still Life
Creator: Willem van Aelst
Date Created: circa 1656 - 1657
Physical Dimensions: w46.4 x h55.9 cm
Type: Painting
Rights: North Carolina Museum of Art
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 22 x 18 1/4 in. (55.9 x 46.4 cm)
Credit Line: Purchased with funds from the State of North Carolina

North Carolina Museum of Art
Raleigh, United States

The North Carolina Museum of Art is a museum where you can find your own place—either in contemplative spaces or through lively programming. The Museum’s permanent collection spans more than 5,000 years, from ancient Egypt to the present, making the institution one of the premier art museums in the Southeast. The 164-acre Museum Park showcases the connection between art and nature through monumental works of environmental art. The Museum offers changing national touring exhibitions, classes, lectures, family activities, films, and concerts, allowing you to create your own captivating experience each time you visit.

Willem van Aelst
May 16, 1627 - 1683

Willem van Aelst was a Dutch Golden Age artist who specialized in still-life painting with flowers or game.
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