Woman Weaving a Crown of Flowers
1675 National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
About this artwork
This oil on canvas painting depicts a young woman seated by a stone fountain, intently weaving a garland of flowers. It is characteristic of Schalcken's fine-brushed technique and his interest in genre scenes.
Did you know?
Godfried Schalcken was a pupil of the famous fijnschilder (fine painter) Gerard Dou, and this influence is clearly visible in his meticulous attention to detail and texture. While he is most famous for his candlelight scenes, this painting demonstrates his versatility in handling naturalistic garden settings and delicate, allegorical subject matter. The act of weaving a crown was often used in Dutch art to symbolize the fragility of life or the beauty of youth.
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Woman Weaving a Crown of Flowers
Godfried Schalcken, 1675
