MONNOYER, Jean-Baptiste (b. 1636, Lille, d. 1699, London) |
Flowers-Oil on canvas Musée des Beaux-Arts, Marseille | ||
Monnoyer's flower pieces are characterized by his ability to subordinate each flower to a complete ensemble. Each one is perfectly drawn, exactly like those of his Dutch and Flemish contemporaries, but Monnoyer managed to envelop them in deep-toned shadow that emanates from the background. The result is both mysterious and luxuriant.
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