Flowers in a Vase (“Blompotje”)

What you see

A lavish bouquet rises from a white porcelain vase painted with blue designs, set on a stone ledge against a black background. White tulips and lilies stand out at the top; orange and red carnations fill the center; a few pink roses spill from the mouth of the vase. On the ledge sit a shell and a white butterfly on the left, and orange fruit on the right.

The dark background makes each flower seem lit on its own, its pale petals almost glowing. The colors range from white and yellow to orange and red, with some purples and blues in the shadows. Notice the red and black butterfly beside the vase on the right, and the white tulip streaked with red.