The Soap Bubbles - Jan van Kessel the Elder - Poster
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The Soap Bubbles - Jan van Kessel the Elder

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Product: Fine Art Poster
Size: A4 (21x29.7 cm)
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A Flemish Baroque still life by Jan van Kessel the Elder, "The Soap Bubbles" depicts two boys blowing bubbles, framed by an elaborate arrangement of armour, fruit, flowers and game.

Jan van Kessel the Elder, a Flemish artist born in Antwerp, was known for his small-scale, highly detailed paintings of subjects ranging from insects and flowers to allegorical scenes. His work often displays a fascination with the natural world and a meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of the Flemish Baroque style. Van Kessel's paintings were popular among collectors for their scientific accuracy and decorative appeal. In "The Soap Bubbles", van Kessel presents a scene framed by an elaborate still life arrangement. Two boys are depicted inside an oval opening, one blowing a soap bubble, a traditional symbol of the transience of life. The surrounding composition is full of objects: armour, weapons, fruit, flowers, dead game, and small birds. The arrangement creates a sense of abundance and visual complexity. The painting's dark background accentuates the colours and textures of the objects, drawing the viewer's eye to the details of each element. The work combines elements of portraiture, still life, and vanitas painting, reflecting the artistic interests of the period.

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Received the beautiful hummingbird print in black frame. Great service, stunning print, I will post a picture when the room is finished. Thank you
Jayne - Yorkshire
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Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
Matt - Rutland
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So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
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Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
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