A Serene Sleep

Bring the timeless beauty of Floris Arntzenius's A Serene Sleep into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.

Floris Arntzenius' A Serene Sleep (Dutch: Een Stille Slaap) is a captivating early 20th-century interior scene that masterfully blends realism with delicate impressionistic touches. The painting depicts a quiet domestic moment—a young woman reclining in a sunlit chair, bathed in soft, diffused light filtering through lace curtains. Arntzenius, a Hague School-influenced artist, was renowned for his intimate domestic scenes and meticulous attention to textural details, from the folds of fabric to the play of light on surfaces. Created during the transitional period between traditional Dutch genre painting and modernism, A Serene Sleep exemplifies the artist’s skill in capturing both physical realism and emotional tranquility. While less known than his cityscapes, this work holds significance for its evocative portrayal of bourgeois domesticity in Dutch art history—a bridge between Vermeer’s quiet interiors and later modernist interior studies. The painting’s hushed atmosphere and luminous palette demonstrate Arntzenius' unique position as a lyrical chronicler of everyday poetry.

For contemporary decor, A Serene Sleep would bring harmonious refinement to transitional or classic interiors. Its warm, muted palette of cream, blush, and ochre pairs beautifully with neutral wall colors like Farrow & Ball’s "String" or "Setting Plaster," allowing the artwork to glow while maintaining serenity. Ideal for spaces dedicated to relaxation—a bedroom (positioned above a dressing table or beside an armchair) or a private study—the painting’s intimate scale (typical of Arntzenius’ works at 50x60cm or similar) suits medium-sized walls. Frame it in a slim, gold-leaf float frame to echo the gilded highlights in the composition. Stylistically, it complements vintage furnishings—a curved-back Bergère chair or a marble-topped side table—while softening modern minimalism when juxtaposed with clean-lined furniture. The artwork’s quiet drama also makes it a sophisticated choice for executive offices, where its contemplative mood balances productivity with calm. For color harmony, introduce textiles in the painting’s soft blue-grays (the sitter’s dress) via throw pillows or an area rug.

When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.

We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.