The Northern Baroque took place in the 17th century. This period was known stylistically for the use of tenebrism, movement, and fleshy subjects. During this art period, artists turned away from religious views to painting only still life or portraits. Artists during this period began exploring and with this they created pieces that resembled scenes of everyday life and reminder of how life is short.
Flowers in a Glass Vase
Rachel Ruysch
1704
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During the Northern Baroque, some artists focused on flowers. Rachel Ruysch was an artist that focused on painting flowers. It was considered still life and it resembles that wealth and beauty does not last forever. It also resembles that life short. The painting Flowers in a Glass Vase by Rachel Ruysch show the stylistic characteristics found in the Northern Baroque period. It uses flowers to resemble the theme of nothing lasting for eternity. The flowers on the bottom are dying. Rachel also uses the colors of deep black, golds, and reds that are often seen throughout the Northern Baroque.
Dolce & Gabbana
2012
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In 2012, Dolce and Gabbana used the Northern Baroque period as an inspiration for their designs. In the image seen below the Flowers in a Glass Vase painting, the Northern Baroque stylistic characteristics could be seen easily. Dolce and Gabbana used flowers are their subject with the colors of deep black, golds, and reds. The painting Flowers in a Glass Vase consist of the same colors seen in the Dolce and Gabbana collection.