Abraham Mignon

Abraham Mignon was born in 1640 in Frankfurt, Germany, and became a distinguished painter of the Dutch Golden Age. He trained under the still life specialist Jacob Marrel and later worked in Utrecht. Mignon is best known for his richly detailed still lifes featuring flowers, fruit, insects, and small animals. His compositions display both scientific precision and symbolic depth.

Mignon’s paintings often include subtle references to the transience of life, a theme common in 17th-century still life art. He arranged his subjects with careful balance, dramatic lighting, and vivid color contrasts. Influenced by both Dutch and Flemish traditions, his work combines realism with decorative elegance. Mignon enjoyed success among collectors during his lifetime. He died in 1679 at a relatively young age. Today, his still lifes are admired for their refinement, complexity, and technical mastery.