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Jan van Kessel the Elder
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Jan van Kessel the Elder

1626–1679 · Flemish · 19 artworks

BaroqueDetailed realismScientific illustrationTrompe-l'oeil effectsVibrant color palettesSymmetrical composition

artist bio

Jan van Kessel the Elder was a Flemish Baroque painter known for his meticulous still lifes and depictions of insects, flowers, and animals. He excelled in rendering detail and texture, contributing significantly to the development of scientific illustration within art.

what you'll learn

Studying van Kessel's work allows students to explore the techniques of detailed observation, rendering textures, and creating balanced compositions in still life painting. Students can also learn about the symbolism and scientific interests prevalent in Baroque art.

related: Jan Brueghel the Elder, Rachel Ruysch

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19 artworks

The Virgin and Child, in a Sculpted Cartouche, Surrounded by Garlands of Roses, Tulips, Carnations,Lillies and Other Flowers

The Virgin and Child, in a Sculpted Cartouche, Surrounded by Garlands of Roses, Tulips, Carnations,Lillies and Other Flowers

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Roses, tulips, an iris and other flowers, in a glass vase on a stone plinth, with butterflies and other insects

Roses, tulips, an iris and other flowers, in a glass vase on a stone plinth, with butterflies and other insects

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Flower Still Life

Flower Still Life

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A Swag of Flowers Fixed with Two Blue Ribbons

A Swag of Flowers Fixed with Two Blue Ribbons

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Concert of Birds

Concert of Birds

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The Four Elements

The Four Elements

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he Virgin and Child, in a Sculpted Cartouche, Surrounded by Garlands of Roses, Tulips, Carnations, Lillies and Other Flowers

he Virgin and Child, in a Sculpted Cartouche, Surrounded by Garlands of Roses, Tulips, Carnations, Lillies and Other Flowers

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Festoon, masks and rosettes made of shells

Festoon, masks and rosettes made of shells

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Flowers and Butterflies in Front of a Sculpted Cartouche

Flowers and Butterflies in Front of a Sculpted Cartouche

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Roses, Cornflowers, a Poppy and a Tulip in a glass Vase on a Table with Moths, Beetles, a Caterpillar and Butterflies; and Roses, Jasmine, Convolvulus, Primula and a Tulip in a glass Vase on a Table with Butterflies and a Caterpillar

Roses, Cornflowers, a Poppy and a Tulip in a glass Vase on a Table with Moths, Beetles, a Caterpillar and Butterflies; and Roses, Jasmine, Convolvulus, Primula and a Tulip in a glass Vase on a Table with Butterflies and a Caterpillar

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Still life with grapes and other fruit on a platter, a glass vase with tulips, a melon, apricots, cherries and other fruit, all on a ledge

Still life with grapes and other fruit on a platter, a glass vase with tulips, a melon, apricots, cherries and other fruit, all on a ledge

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Always life

Always life

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Asia

Asia

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Fruit still life with flower tazza, squirrel, and jar

Fruit still life with flower tazza, squirrel, and jar

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Still life of irises, peonies, narcissi, a tulip and other flowers in a blue-and-white porcelain vase with ormolu mounts on a draped pedestal

Still life of irises, peonies, narcissi, a tulip and other flowers in a blue-and-white porcelain vase with ormolu mounts on a draped pedestal

1652

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[Unkown]

[Unkown]

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A Garland of Flowers Around a Sstone Cartouche Depicting the Virgin and Child and Saint John,

A Garland of Flowers Around a Sstone Cartouche Depicting the Virgin and Child and Saint John,

1660

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The Soap Bubbles

The Soap Bubbles

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A wreath of flowers surrounding a cartouche with the Holy Family and putti

A wreath of flowers surrounding a cartouche with the Holy Family and putti

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