Name: Vanitas in chiaroscuro by Frank Heinz
Brand: Art Heroes
SKU: SE1816480M13S90x50
Price: 1826 SEK
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About "Vanitas in chiaroscuro"

by Frank Heinz

About the artwork

This dramatic still life is a modern homage to Dutch vanitas painting of the 17th century. The entire scene is painted in a strong chiaroscuro colour, with the entire background sinking into a deep, impenetrable black that radically draws attention to the illuminated motif. At the centre of the composition is a magnificent, bulbous Renaissance ceramic vase, its bright surface decorated with intricate blue patterns.

A single, wilting flower protrudes from this vase, its texture and colour reflecting its decay. The once luminous plant is now bathed in warm tones of sienna and burnt orange, emphasising its dryness and decaying state. The drooping, exhausted form of the flower is in direct contrast to the cool, imperishable nature of the porcelain vase, which outlasts the transience of the organic.

The dramatic lighting and the strong isolation of the motif on the left-hand side of the painting reinforce the melancholy mood and the central theme of vanitas: the transience of beauty, life and worldly possessions. The work is a profound, timeless meditation on the passage of time, captured in a moment of intense, almost theatrical stillness.

Conceived by Frank Heinz, visualized with AI.

About Frank Heinz

Frank Heinz is an experienced photographer whose passion for photography began in the analogue era of black and white images many decades ago. With the transition to digital photography, he discovered the fascinating world of colour and experimented with new computer-based editing techniques to explore the limits of image.. Read more…

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Netherlands

5 / 5

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Danny V.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in August 2022

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Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in September 2019

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Germany

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Ordered in June 2019

Jos

Netherlands

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Ordered in July 2020

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Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in October 2019

Evelin S.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in May 2019

Marleen Goossens

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in October 2025

Egon O.

Germany

5 / 5

Ordered in November 2024

Mariska

Netherlands

4 / 5

Ordered in May 2022

Teja Schrijver

Netherlands

4 / 5

Ordered in December 2022

Kikkert

Netherlands

5 / 5

Ordered in April 2019

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Finland		+ 6 business days

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We’re always ready to work with you and will try to help. Let us know what your exact wishes are, and we will get back to you!

What are the delivery times?

Delivery time per shipping country
Netherlands		+ 1 business day
Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany		+ 2 business days
Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Poland		+ 3 business days
Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden		+ 4 business days
Denmark		+ 5 business days
Finland		+ 6 business days

How will the package be sent?

We work with several carriers, mainly UPS and DHL (Depending on the country where it is delivered, this may vary). Couriers can also be used for large or fragile packages.

Canvas are securely packed in plastic bubble wrap and cardboard. Wallpaper and posters are sent in sturdy tubes.

Not at home? Then the delivery driver will leave a note and an appointment can be made to schedule a new delivery.

I want to express my order. Is this possible?

We’re always ready to work with you and will try to help. Let us know what your exact wishes are, and we will get back to you!

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