“Still Life with a Jug with Flowers. The reverse side of the Portrait of a Praying Man” is an oil on wood artwork by Hans Memling, created around 1480. This piece, belonging to the Northern Renaissance art movement, measures 28.5 x 21.5 cm and is categorized under the still life genre. The artwork is housed at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, Spain.
The artwork depicts an intricately adorned jug filled with flowers, displayed on an ornately patterned textile. The floral arrangement comprises various blooms, showcasing delicate petals and rich hues, which contrast with the darker, muted background. The jug itself features elaborate decorative motifs, including what appears to be religious inscriptions or symbols, indicating perhaps a spiritual or contemplative theme. The surface on which the jug rests is elaborately woven, capturing the vibrant patterns and textures typical of tapestries from the period. The composition exudes balance and harmony, hallmark traits of Memling’s meticulous artistic style.
