Spanish school of the 18th century. "Still life of flowers". Oil on canvas. Re-framed. Size: 45,5 x 55 cm; 55,5 x 67 cm (frame). The origin of the still life genre in Spain can be found in the first years of the 17th century, when it is still approached in a rational and rigoro style, of mannerist inheritance. However, as the Baroque progressed, still lifes and vases became increasingly dynamic, thepositions became more open and more naturalistic and theatrical. The flowers of the full Baroque period are shown, as we see here,pletely open, almost on the point of wilting and very volumetric, adding dynamism and a sense of scenography to the image, th leaving behind the static and contemplative mood of the still life of the early Baroque. Other typical features of the traditional Spanish still life, which the artist mastered with mastery, are the careful study of light, which creates sharp contrasts to enhance the volume of the vario elements; the attention to the qualities of the different fruits, flowers and objects; and the accentuated realism with an almost illionistic accent, supported by rigoro drawing and the skilful e of chiaroscuro.Dimensions: 45,5 x 55 cm; 55,5 x 67 cm (frame).