Blooming Clover — Jac van Looij

Jac van Looij. Painted c. 1897.

Artists such as Van Looij believed that the main purpose of nature painting was to stir the feelings of the viewer. Therefore, in the late 19th century, they returned to idealizing nature. Not to make it look impressive and powerful, but rather to convey an aura of nostalgia and tranquillity. Here Van Looij depicts grass and flowers at such close range that it seems as though we are looking at them through children’s eyes.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

canvas, oil paint (paint) · Original size: 46 × 39 cm · A. van Wezel Bequest, Amsterdam

Print: 46 × 39 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/20028468. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.