Home > Arts > Artists > D > Gerrit Dou
Still Life with a Boy Blowing Soap-bubbles, c. 1635. Artist: Dou, Gerard (Gerrit) (1613-1675)
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Still Life with a Boy Blowing Soap-bubbles, c. 1635. Artist: Dou, Gerard (Gerrit) (1613-1675)
Still Life with a Boy Blowing Soap-bubbles, c. 1635. Found in the collection of the National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 14897990
© Fine Art Images
Barock Boringness Bubbles Childhood Death Symbols Domestic Life Eternity Family Life Futility Genre Scene Gerard Gerrit 1613 1675 Life And Death Luck Memento Mori Skull Soap Bubbles Transience Vain Vanitas Vanity Weekday
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Mammals
> Muridae
> Western Mouse
> Arts
> Art Movements
> Baroque
> Arts
> Artists
> D
> Gerrit Dou
> Arts
> Artists
> Related Images
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Oil paintings
> Still life artwork
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Oil paintings
EDITORS COMMENTS
Caption: "Still Life with a Boy Blowing Soap-bubbles, c. 1635, by Gerard Dou - A Captivating Glimpse into Childhood's Transience". This print showcases Gerard Dou's masterpiece, "Still Life with a Boy Blowing Soap-bubbles" created around 1635. Found in the esteemed collection of the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo, this painting beautifully captures the essence of childhood and family life during the Baroque era. In this genre scene, we witness a young boy engrossed in blowing soap bubbles while surrounded by symbolic elements that evoke deeper meanings. The presence of a skull amidst everyday objects serves as a reminder of life's fleeting nature and acts as an allegory for vanity and futility. The delicate soap bubbles themselves represent transience and luck – fragile spheres that reflect both beauty and ephemerality. Dou's meticulous attention to detail is evident in his technique; every brushstroke brings forth textures and colors that breathe life into this still-life composition. Through his artistry, he seamlessly combines mythology, literature, and domestic scenes to create an intriguing narrative about life and death. As we gaze upon this fine art image today, it reminds us to cherish moments of joy within our own families while contemplating the passage of time. This stunning portrayal invites us to ponder on themes such as eternity versus mortality and find meaning within seemingly mundane aspects of daily existence.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
