Van huysum was also a prolific draftsman whose drawings served as both preliminary studies and finished works. This lush floral still life with birds eggs remains in good condition with overall craquelure crazing, relining and and inpainting please call or email for a complete condition report a signed bottom center jan van huysum fecit. From the beautiful flowers 1722, to the striking bouquet of flowers in an urn 1724 handmade oil painting reproductions of all of jan van huysums most popular paintings are available at. Jan van huysum signed floral still life jan van huysum, holland b. A picture by justus is preserved in the gallery of brunswick, representing orpheus and the beasts in a wooded landscape, and here we have some explanation of his sons fondness for. Unlike most dutch still life specialists, jan van huysum insisted on working out the details of his paintings from close study of the world around him. Apr 11, 2020 jan van huysum, born april 15, 1682, amsterdam, neth.
Media in category jan van huijsum the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Still life with flowers, jan van huysum, 1723 rijksmuseum. Van huysum, jacob dnb00 wikisource, the free online library. A magnificent dutch flower painting by jan van huysum 16821749 has been acquired for the nation by the national galleries of scotland through the acceptance in lieu scheme. He was the brother of jacob van huysum, the son of the flower painter justus van huysum, and the grandson of jan van huysum i, who is said to. Flower drawings of jan van huysum, 16821749 by white, christopher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan van huysum painting reproductions for sale 1st art. Customize your jan van huysum print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. A pair of proof mezzotints jan van huysum two mezzotints, engraved by richard earlom, proofs before titles, london. Jan van huysum april 15, 1682 february 8, 1749, dutch painter, was born at amsterdam. It is the first dutch flower still life to enter the scottish national gallerys collection. Jan van huysum, however, was far more successful than his brothers. The painting is a still life and depicts a vase of flowers. He was the bestpaid painter of the 18th century and was regarded as one of the preeminent artists.
This book about jan van huysum is a welcome acquisition for art and flower. Jan van huysum was born in amsterdam on april 15, 1682. The full version of the article is available only if you follow this link. Van huysum is perhaps the greatest master of that most revered subject in the dutch artistic canon. His work conveys unsurpassed craftsmanship, a deep attention for the subject matter as well as great refinement and subtlety. Still life with flowers, jan van huysum, 1723 oil on panel, h 81cm.
Jan van huysum, born april 15, 1682, amsterdam, neth. Jan van huysum was a painter from amsterdam, working primarily in stilllife depictions of flowers and landscapes. Subsequently he was patronised by sir robert walpole, who received him as an inmate of his house at chelsea, and employed him to paint flowerpieces and copies from old masters for the decoration of the great house. The flowers nearly overripe quality attests both to natures bounty and its transience. He had access to the main plant nurseries in his home town and in haarlem close by, and grew specimen flowers in his own garden. He was a pupil of his father, justus van huysum the elder 16591716, and he had three painter brothers. He studied with his father, justus van huysum the elder 16591716, also a flower painter.
The amsterdam artist jan van huysum 1682 1749 is one of the most important painters of fruit and flowers of all time. This delightful book explores two of van huysums most important stilllife paintings, vase of flowers and fruit piece, both in the collection of the j. Nga online editions arnold boonen, portrait of jan van huysum, oil on canvas, private collection, courtesy sothebys, amsterdam jan van huysum dutch, 1682 1749. Jan van huysum amsterdam, 1682 amsterdam, 1749 was a dutch painter known for his still lifes of flowers and fruits. He was taught by his artistfather justus and worked in his studio until around 1701 when he decided to set up as an independent painter. This book about jan van huysum is a welcome acquisition for art and flowerlovers alike. Media in category jacob van huysum the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. His manner of painting was very like that of his brother. Hollyhocks and other flowers in a vase c1710 huysum, jan van. Arranged in a terracotta vase displaying an antique relief, jan van huysum included flowers from all seasons of the yearroses, anemones, hyacinths, tulips, and moreand painted them directly from life.
He was the son of justus van huysum, who is said to have been expeditious in decorating doorways, screens and vases. At the time of his death he was a very wealthy man. Attributed to jan van huysum 16821749, dutchfloral still life in a basket with a birds nest, a butterfly, a lady bug, a fly and other insects on a marble ledge in a forest with trees and antique urnoil on canvas. Jan van huysum, vase of flowers, galleria palatina vase of flowers is a painting by the dutch artist jan van huysum. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by jan van huysum. The profuse bouquets that won van huysum an international reputation included flowers from all seasons, arranged with elegance and seeming spontaneity in. Shop for the perfect jan van huysum gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. Jan van huysum paintings reproduction and biography. His works included paintings of landscapes but he was most famous for his floral pieces that often included many flowers that bloom. Jan van huysum paintings for sale jan van huysum art.
In the 18th century, van huysum brought the extremely popular genre of flower painting to great heights. His father, justus van huysum the elder 16591716, was also an artist, as were jans three brothers, justus the younger 16851707, jacob 16881740, and michiel 17031777. Instead of the usual dark background, he used a light one with a park landscape, creating the impression that the flowers are set outofdoors on a. The painting is the first work by this artist to enter the. Woollett, 9781606060902, available at book depository with. The profuse bouquets that won van huysum an international reputation included flowers from all seasons, arranged with elegance and seeming spontaneity in various states of bloom and demise.
Van huysum was, highly praised by contemporary authors. The twelve months of flowers by jacob van huysum c. Executed in 1722, they are among the first works to feature the innovations van huysum introduced to a beloved dutch tradition. Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in. Jan van huysum bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Jan van huysum 16821749 was based in amsterdam, where he painted flower and fruit still lifes, as well as landscapes. Jan van huysum painting reproductions for sale 1st art gallery. Jan van huysum 16821749 was the most revered dutch stilllife painter of the 18th century, a master of both accuracy and ingenuity.
This delightful book explores two of van huysums most important stilllife paintings, vase of flowers and fruit piece. Sep 12, 2011 van huysum came to england about 1721, in which year he was living in the house of a patron, mr. Flower piece jan van huysum, the largest gallery in the world. Houbraken described him as the phoenix of flowerpainters. Henry rogers broughton, of bakeham house, englefield green and south walsham hall, norwich, with a commentary by colonel maurice harold grant. Jan van huysum was born in 1682 in amsterdam, the eldest son of justus van huysum the elden. Jan van huysum paintings for sale jan van huysum art value. Our van huysum paintings are 100% handpainted on canvas by skilled artists. Signatures, monograms, biography and art prices by jan van huysum, 16821749, netherlands. Jan van huysum painting reproductions museumquality by.
Jan van huysum was a flower painter who followed in the mainstream of the dutch flowerpainting tradition. This display showcases four of his finest works illustrating the artists important role in the development of the flower still life. Weekendyay20 free shipping with zazzle black learn more. The asymmetrical arrangement of bursting and overripe fruit spills over onto the ledge, some falling prey to. He trained early on with his father, justus van huysum the elder 1659 1716, a painter of flowers and decorator of vases.
Jacob van huysum 1688 1740 was an 18thcentury botanical painter from the northern netherlands van huysum was baptized 25 february 1688 in amsterdam. A fruit piece a flower piece each sheet approximately. Manner of jan van huysum dutch 16821749span mixed flowers in an urn with birds nest, all upon a stone ledge oil on panel, unframed 23 916 x 18 34 in. Both his father justus van huysum 16591716, and his brother jan van huysum 16821749, were celebrated flower painters. Jan van huysum hollyhocks and other flowers in a vase.
Jan van huysum, 16821749 by sam segal, 9789040083846, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Catalogue note with provenance traceable almost to its inception in the 1730s, this minutely detailed work on copper, datable to the 1730s, was conceived with a pendant depicting fruit. Miraculous bouquets flower and fruit paintings by jan van huysum by anne t. The upper leftmost flower petal has some poor restoration.
Van huysum, jacob dnb00 wikisource, the free online. Shop for jan van huysum art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Van huysum is reputed to have been fiercely secretive about his techniques, forbidding anyone, including his own brothers, to enter his studio for fear that they huysum, jan van. In what may be a companion piece to the getty museums vase of flowers, jan van huysum combined the lustrous realism of seventeenthcentury dutch paintings with the bright colors characteristic of the eighteenth century in a lavish still life of fruit and flowers. Encyclopedia britannica complete article on jan van huysum note. Van huysum lived in amsterdam, the centre of culture, trade and scientific exploration especially in horticulture. Februar 1749 ebenda war ein niederlandischer maler, dessen werke im 18. Miraculous bouquets flower and fruit paintings by jan van huysum. View artworks for sale by van huysum, jan jan van huysum 115, dutch. Jan and his youngest brothers, justus the younger, jacob and michiel van huysum, all followed in their fathers footsteps and became flower painters.
Bouquet of flowers in an urn 1724 jan van huysum, the largest gallery in the world. The painting was in the collection of the uffizi gallery in florence until its 1943 theft by the wehrmacht following the allied invasion of italy in 1943. More sumptuous than even the finest arrangement, our van huysum design is based on a painting by jan van huysum 16821749. Always custom made on premium grade canvas by european artists. Not only is attention given to the painterly qualities and the arthistorical aspects of his work, but it includes charts identifying all the plants, flowers and animals depicted. Each jan van huysum art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. He once wrote a patron to explain that her painting would be delayed a year because, unable to obtain a real yellow rose, he could not finish the. The asymmetrical arrangement of bursting and overripe fruit spills over onto the ledge, some falling prey to insects.
The amsterdam artist jan van huysum 16821749 is one of the most important painters of fruit and flowers of all time. To vertue, writing of six paintings he saw in an english collection in the 1740s, they were the most inimitable pictures that were ever seen. A jolt of passion for the soul, this still life is anything but static. Van huysum came to england about 1721, in which year he was living in the house of a patron, mr. Arnold boonen, portrait of jan van huysum, oil on canvas, private collection, courtesy sothebys, amsterdam jan van huysum dutch, 1682 1749. Jan van huysum amsterdam 16821749 an italianate river landscape with shepherds and mules crossing a bridge. Among dutch artists of this time, specialists in still lives, landscapes, portraits or genre scenes were quite common. From the beautiful flowers 1722, to the striking bouquet of flowers in an urn 1724 handmade oil painting reproductions of all of jan van huysum s most popular paintings are available at. Customize your jan van huysum print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if. Father and sons were all flower painters, apart from justus the younger, who specialized in battle scenes. Van huysum, who was a student of his father, justus van huysum, was one of the most popular stilllife painters of the. There are approximately 250 still lifes by van huysum known today. Jan van huysum 1682 1749 was a distinguished stilllife painter during the early 18th century who lived his whole life in amsterdam, netherlands.