In case you need some flowers today 🫲 This painting, made in 1660 by Jan Davidsz de Heem, is no ordinary still life. Back in the 17th century, artists stuck to a pretty strict formula for floral paintings—symmetrical bouquets, short stems, and neatly separated petals. But De Heem broke the mold. He let the flowers spill, intertwine, and flow, giving the whole scene a sense of movement and life. By mixing flowers, fruits, and insects from different seasons, De Heem created a kind of fantasy garden—a vibrant world of beauty, frozen in time. __ 🖼 Jan Davidsz de Heem, “Vase of Flowers,” 1660, oil on canvas, 27 x 22 in., Andrew W. Mellon Fund 📍 On view in our #LittleBeasts exhibition: West Building, Ground Floor, Gallery G24 📹 Animation designed by andrey.zakirzyanov . . . . #art #painting #love #healing #dc #arte #history #beautiful #belle #beauty #flowers #animation #flower #nature #explore #explorepage