Please research the topic of the 17th Century "Golden Age of Dutch Still life painting" before entering this contest. Start on the Wikipedia page!
Speciality still life was a style of painting made popular in the Netherlands during the early 1600s. Many of the objects depicted are symbolic and stylistically bold. Floral motifs are also a typical feature and frequently appear among other, more everyday objects. Using these works as your inspiration, try to recreate and photograph something reminiscent of this striking genre. Good luck!
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