Mixed flowers in a glass vase with a lizard nearby
Technique: Giclée quality print
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In the captivating artwork "Mixed Flowers in a Glass Vase with a Lizard Nearby" by Roelant Savery, we are invited to explore a lush and meticulously detailed natural world. This painting, dating from the early 17th century, showcases Savery's remarkable talent for still-life and his keen observation of nature.At the center of the composition is a glass vase brimming with an assortment of vibrant flowers. Each bloom is painted with exquisite care, highlighting the unique texture and color of red and pink roses, white and variegated tulips, and deep blue irises, among others. These flowers are not only a feast for the eyes but also a demonstration of Savery's skill in blending both bold and subtle hues.Adding to the enchantment is a small lizard, positioned at the lower right of the painting on the ledge. Its presence introduces a hint of narrative and symbolism, often interpreted as a reminder of nature's unpredictability and wildness which contrasts with the arranged beauty of the flowers.This work is set within an arched frame-like structure that almost gives the viewer the impression of looking through a window into a secret garden, enhancing the sense of intimacy and delicacy in the painting.
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Roelant Savery (or Roeland(t) Maertensz Saverij, or de Savery, or many variants) was a Flanders-born Dutch Golden Age painter.
Savery was born in Kortrijk. Like so many other artists, he belonged to an Anabaptist family that fled north from the Spanish-occupied Southern Netherlands when Roelant was about 4 years old and settled in Haarlem around 1585. He was taught painting by his older brother Jacob Savery (c. 1565 – 1603) and Hans Bol.