Flowering tulip fields by Kees van den Burg

About "Flowering tulip fields"

by Kees van den Burg

About the artwork

Impressionist-style painting of flowering tulip fields in western Holland with a historic windmill in the background.

Flowering tulip fields in the Netherlands are a breathtaking sight that attracts many visitors every year. Between late March and mid-May, vast fields turn into a vibrant palette of red, yellow, pink, purple and white, formed by millions of tulips in full bloom.

The most iconic tulip fields are usually in the North Holland region, especially around the town of Lisse, where the famous Keukenhof gardens can be found. These fields stretch across vast plains and rolling hills, giving visitors an incredible panorama of colours stretching to the horizon.

The tulip originated in the area now known as Turkey, Iran and the surrounding regions's. In the 10th century, the tulip reached Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) and became a popular flower in the Ottoman Empire. During the 16th century, Austrian ambassador Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq brought the first tulip bulbs to Europe after seeing them during his stay in Constantinople. The flower soon became popular among European aristocrats for its unique shape and vibrant colours.
In the 17th century, tulip mania peaked in the Netherlands. Tulip bulbs became a status symbol and a speculative bubble developed in the tulip market. Prices of some rare tulip bulbs reached absurd heights before the market collapsed in 1637, leading to the first major financial crisis in history, known as the "Tulip Mania".

Conceived by Kees van den Burg, visualized with AI.