Jan van Huysum

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Jan van Huysum was born in 1682 in Amsterdam and became one of the most celebrated still life painters of the Dutch Golden Age. He was trained by his father, Justus van Huysum, and quickly developed exceptional technical skill. Van Huysum is best known for his elaborate flower still lifes, filled with richly colored blossoms arranged in elegant compositions. His paintings combine scientific observation with refined decorative beauty.

He carefully balanced light, texture, and detail to create a sense of depth and realism. In addition to flowers, he painted fruit pieces and garden landscapes with similar precision. Van Huysum’s works were highly sought after by collectors across Europe, and he enjoyed considerable success during his lifetime. He guarded his techniques closely, maintaining a reputation for excellence. Jan van Huysum died in 1749. Today, his still lifes remain admired for their brilliance, complexity, and technical mastery.

Style:
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers (about 1716-1717) (79.1 x 59.3) (Houston Museum of Fine Arts)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a glass vase (about 1710) (62 x 52) (London, Nat. Gallery)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a niche (89 x 71) (Vienna, Liechtenstein Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase (1722) (79 x 61 cm) (Los Angeles, J. Paul Getty Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase (1723) (81 x 61) (Amsterdam, The State Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase (1724) (80.01 x 59.37) (Los Angeles, LACMA)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase (1725) (80 x 61) (Vienna, Liechtenstein Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase (1736) (133.5 x 91.5) (London, Nat. Gallery)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase (about 1720) (79.9 x 60) (Washington, Nat. Gallery)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase (St. Petersburg, Hermitage) 1
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase (St. Petersburg, Hermitage)
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase and socket (about 1725) (Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum) 1
Jan van Huysum - Bouquet of flowers in a terracotta vase and socket (about 1725) (Vienna, Kunsthistorisches Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Flowers and fruits (St. Petersburg, Hermitage)
Jan van Huysum - Fruit and Flowers (1722) (79 x 61 cm) (Los Angeles, J. Paul Getty Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Huysum follower. Terracotta vase with flowers-1 (18th century) (54.6 x 40.6) (Los Angeles, Paul Getty Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Huysum follower. Terracotta vase with flowers-2 (18th century) (54.6 x 40.6) (Los Angeles, Paul Getty Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Still life with flowers (about 1735) (21 x 27) (The Hague, the Royal Gallery Mauritshuis)
Jan van Huysum - Still Life with Flowers and Fruit (1721) (Amsterdam, The State Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Still Life with Flowers and Fruit (1728) (Amsterdam, The State Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Still Life with Flowers and Fruit (1749) (66.5 x 52) (Amsterdam, The State. Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Still Life with Flowers and Fruit (about 1715) (78.7 x 61.3) (Washington, Nat. Gallery)
Jan van Huysum - Still Life with Fruit (1700-1749) (Amsterdam, The State. Museum)
Jan van Huysum - Still Life with Fruit (private collection)