The period in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, that was characterized by a renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman art, philosophy, and science. Renaissance began in italy and spread over other european countries. It prefered motives from greek and roman mythology. Taking great interest in natural sciences and the individual human being, renaissance painters began to protray human beings and their environment in a more realistic manner. The portait became one of the typical forms of renaissance art.
Forme particulière de la nature morte, le tableau de fleurs renonce à l'arrangement artificiel de choses inanimées sur une scène picturale (table, plat, etc.), ce qui donne une impression de réalité plus forte. La pièce florale est connue depuis le 16e siècle.