Flower Seller

Flower Seller by Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Artist
Bartolome Esteban Murillo
Date
c.1668 - 1670
Style
Baroque
Genre
Genre painting
Location
Dulwich Picture Gallery
"Flower Seller" is a captivating example of genre painting that vividly depicts everyday life. The artist skillfully employs canvas and oil paints to create rich textures and luminous colors. Although inspired by the dramatic intensity of Baroque style, the painting emphasizes naturalism and detailed observation of its subject. The lively scene captures a flower seller surrounded by vibrant blooms, offering a charming glimpse into local commerce and culture, all rendered with a masterful use of light and shadow typical of Baroque influence.

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