Belgian painter of still-lifes with flowers and fruit. He studied at the Academy in Antwerp then in Paris where he stayed for longer time. He produced large compositions with fine details using a powerful palette. His works are in the museums of Antwerp and Ghent.
Flower painters were regarded particularly highly in the second half of the 18th century. Jan Frans Eliaerts painted this sumptuous bouquet of flowers which, in terms of composition, continues the tradition established in the final quarter of the 17th century. The choice of flowers and the cool colouring are typical of their time.
Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 7 minutes):
Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker, ballet suite, op. 71, Waltz of the Flowers
