The study of the colors painted by Boshart and other artists of the time shows that such bouquets were rarely written from nature. Often in bouquets you can see flowers
Bouquet of flowers in a vase by Ambrosius Bosshart
Bosshart’s bouquets are very symmetrical and different colors are hardly superimposed. Each flower is given individually and speaks of the artist’s observation. Niche nicely complements the picture. Arched niches –
Bouquet in an arched window by Ambrosius Bosshart
Flower painting appeared in the Netherlands as an independent species in the third quarter of the sixteenth century. It was very popular with the public because of the widespread interest