Hans Bollongier
This exuberant bouquet may look natural, but tulips, anemones, roses and carnations do not all bloom at the same time. Hans Gillisz. Bollongier (or Boulenger) was a Dutch Golden Age still-life flower painter, who nevertheless managed to assemble a balanced composition. The still life was painted shortly after the Dutch stock market crashed in 1637, when many people went bankrupt due to the speculation in tulip bulbs. This festive bouquet may thus refer to the transience of earthly matters.
As you can see, we continue our special month with the floral still lifes of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam! A special month means we will have a special focus on the museum's collection in the app and on our social media channels.
P.S. Here are 10 iconic floral still lifes you need to know! If you love floral still lifes, take a look at our Flowers in Art 50 Postcards Set. :)