Rose Art From Famous Paintings Of Old!
Roses in Art The Baroque Period (1600-1800) In this part we will look at the period in painting where roses were used considerably more than just simple adornments. Roses made a big impact with classical painting starting with the Dutch and Flemish masters in the 1600's, which is often called the Baroque period (1600-1800). Portraits and still-life's were very common during this period. The paintings were typically heavy paint, darker colors, and the detail is excellent. Jan Brueghel (1568-1625) was one of the first to use the full pedaled centifolia roses in his paintings, such as in Rose with Diamonds (c. 1600), which is more of a vase with roses and tulips. He painted so many flowers; he was nicknamed "Velvet" or "Flower" Brueghel. He painted every type of flower with such a creative force. In one still-life, he painted over 200 flowers and over 40 different species. His botanical detail and use of colors is excellent. His son Ambrosius