Jan Davidsz de Heem Tapestry: " Dutch Still Life "Item #: R0052Artist: Jan Davidsz de Heem Title: Dutch Still Life Edition Size: Limited Medium: Tapestry Image Size: 51" x 59" About the Art: This dramatic still life was woven in a workshop in Brussels in the middleof the 17th century. it was derived from a canvas by the famous Dutch still life painter, Jan Davidsz de Heem. His paintints were revered because o fthe realistic detail he was able to achieve; in this work alone are over 20 different species of flowers. If that were not enough, de Heem even includes a small bird feasting on grapes in the foreground. |
