Garland of Flowers around an Allegory of Farming by Jan Brueghel the Elder, Hendrick van Balen the Elder. An exuberant and highly detailed garland of fruits, vegetables, and flowers encircles a central medallion depicting a classical allegorical scene with numerous figures and putti.

Garland of Flowers around an Allegory of Farming

A magnificent 17th-century masterpiece featuring a lush garland of abundance framing a classical allegorical scene.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1615, this masterpiece is a collaborative work by Jan Brueghel the Elder and Hendrick van Balen. The painting features an incredibly detailed garland of fruits, flowers, and vegetables—symbolizing nature's bounty—surrounding a central medallion that depicts Cybele receiving gifts from the personified four seasons. It exemplifies the refined detail and vibrant color palette characteristic of the Antwerp school.

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