Jean-baptiste Monnoyer 17th Century Flowers In A Vase

Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer 17th century Flowers in a vase !!! Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (born January 12, 1636 in Lille, died February 20, 1699 in London) – French flower painter of the Baroque period. He studied in Antwerp. In 1665 he became a member of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture. He created decorations for many palaces of magnates (including Vaux-le-Vicomte) and royal residences (including Versailles). In 1685 he went to England, where he remained until the end of his life. His floral compositions show the influence of Flemish art (mainly Rubens). The painters were his two sons: Antoine Monnoyer and Baptiste Monnoyer. Selected works Bouquet of flowers – Marseille, Museum of Fine Arts, Basket of flowers – Madrid, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Basket of flowers – Versailles, National Castle Museum, Flowers – Salzburg, Residence Gallery, Poppies, peonies and other flowers – Warsaw, Museum of the Collection. John Paul II, Still life with flowers and fruits (1665) – Montpellier, Fabre Museum, Fruits and Flowers – St. Petersburg, Hermitage, Vase of flowers – Lille, Museum of Fine Arts, Gold vase with flowers and parrots – Lille, Museum of Fine Arts. Technique: oil on canvas Condition: very good, after cleaning and fresh varnish Signature: Signature of Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer blurred and barely visible (see photo) Dimensions: canvas 70 cm by 50 cm with frame 101 cm by 86 cm it's crazy!!! The Gallery issues a certificate for each object.