Girl arranging a flower bouquet in a glass vase #1
by Levin Rodriguez
Title
Girl arranging a flower bouquet in a glass vase #1
Artist
Levin Rodriguez
Medium
Photograph - Print On Canvas
Description
A girl is graciously arranging a flower bouquet to honor important evening visitors, Pieter Claesz Van Ruijn and his wife Maria de Knuijt. They are Jan Vermeer's most important patrons and are coming today to look at his newest painting of a girl wearing a pearl earring. Money is tight; hence, the Vermeers are hoping that Van Ruijn will like the new masterpiece and purchase it.
They are trying to embellish the house with their best pieces for the event. They wanted to impress Van Ruijn, therefore they invested a small fortune in a flower bouquet, that include the latest arrival of exotic flowers from Turkey; tulips and an Iris which symbolizes the trinity. They also hung a still life painting from Pieter Claesz, the famous Harleem painter. They thought that since he has the same name as Van Ruijn it would make for a good conversation.
The little girl is completely absorbed in her task, totally unaware of the tension around the patrons visit and the implications of the results. She innocently and happily arranges the flowers, completely unaware of what worries the adults. She is humming her favorite song while her innocent mind is solely occupied by her admiration of nature's power to produce these wonderful colorful creations called flowers.
printed ONLY on canvas for a more realistic painting look.
Limited Edition of 10
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November 27th, 2012
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Comments (3)
Peter Lloyd
Congratulations on this photographic new creation of a Vermeer. You have been faithful to that incomparable Dutch Master. It echoes his Milkmaid - completely absorbed in her task.
Andrea Lazar
You have totally managed to capture the quality that marks the work of my favorite painter, Vermeer! Wonderful job! v/f