The Overturned Bouquet by Abraham Mignon (1660-1679)

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The Overturned Bouquet — Abraham Mignon (1660–1679)

Petals in motion, time at a tilt. In this Dutch Golden Age still life, Abraham Mignon stages a lush bouquet just as it spills—stems splay, blossoms tumble, and tiny creatures busy themselves in the shadows. Drama meets detail, all held in candlelit calm.

Why it captivates

Golden Age finesse — velvet shadows, precise textures, and subtle glow.
Vanitas whisper — beauty on the brink, hinting at time’s swift passage.
Living detail — insects, dewdrops, and torn leaves reward close looking.
Rich palette — burgundies, creams, and emeralds set against deep ground.
Statement piece — sumptuous yet contemplative for dining rooms and libraries.

What you’ll see

A richly overturned bouquet spreading across a dark ledge: roses, tulips, and peonies interlaced with crisp leaves, fallen petals, and the likely presence of insects that animate the scene. The strong chiaroscuro keeps the eye moving from bloom to bloom—order, abundance, and fragility in one moment.

A richer historical frame

Working in the Dutch still-life tradition, Mignon (1640–1679) excelled at floral pieces that balance opulence with quiet symbolism. Paintings like The Overturned Bouquet fold vanitas themes—transience, mortality, and the cycle of nature—into virtuoso surfaces of bloom, leaf, and light.

Choose your finish

🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass. Crisp detail, minimal glare.

💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
Sealed in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, edge-to-edge. Durable, wipe-clean—great for busy spaces.

🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for deep tone and fine gradation.

🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.

Size (W × H)

663 × 841 mm (approx. 26.10 × 33.11 in)

Orientation: Portrait
Aspect ratio: ~4 : 5
Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — portrait
Framing tips:
- Use an A1 frame with a custom mat window cut to ~659 × 837 mm (2–3 mm overlap).
- Contemporary: float-mount in A1 to reveal the sheet edge and create a clean shadow gap.

Custom sizing: Available on request (alternative aspect ratios or added white border).

Specifications

Feature	Details
Title	The Overturned Bouquet
Artist	Abraham Mignon
Date	1660–1679
Genre	Dutch Golden Age still life; floral with vanitas overtones
Print Size	663 mm (W) × 841 mm (H)
Available Finishes	Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails
Paper Weight	160 gsm archival matte
Laminate	2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation)
Canvas Weight	395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas
Inks	Pigment-based, fade-resistant
Optional Hang Rails	Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days)
Origin	Printed in Australia

Who it’s for

Collectors of Dutch still life and classic interiors
Designers & stylists seeking rich, moody focal points
Art lovers drawn to symbolic, detail-rich painting
Gift-givers after a sumptuous, enduring piece

Our Commitment

Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.

Let Mignon’s lush drama anchor your space—order your Overturned Bouquet print today.