Jan van huysum was born in amsterdam on april 15, 1682. Father and sons were all flower painters, apart from justus the younger, who specialized in battle scenes. He studied with his father, justus van huysum the elder 16591716, also a flower painter. This book about jan van huysum is a welcome acquisition for art and flowerlovers alike. Jan van huysum painting reproductions for sale 1st art. Jan van huysum amsterdam, 1682 amsterdam, 1749 was a dutch painter known for his still lifes of flowers and fruits. Jan van huysum was a flower painter who followed in the mainstream of the dutch flowerpainting tradition. 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. Bouquet of flowers in an urn 1724 jan van huysum, the largest gallery in the world. Houbraken described him as the phoenix of flowerpainters.
Jan van huysum painting reproductions for sale 1st art gallery. View artworks for sale by van huysum, jan jan van huysum 115, dutch. Media in category jacob van huysum the following 10 files are in this category, out of 10 total. There are approximately 250 still lifes by van huysum known today. More sumptuous than even the finest arrangement, our van huysum design is based on a painting by jan van huysum 16821749. Jan van huysum, also spelled huijsum 15 april 1682 8 february 1749, was a dutch painter. Nga online editions arnold boonen, portrait of jan van huysum, oil on canvas, private collection, courtesy sothebys, amsterdam jan van huysum dutch, 1682 1749. 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. Miraculous bouquets flower and fruit paintings by jan van huysum by anne t. Jan van huysum 1682 1749 was a distinguished stilllife painter during the early 18th century who lived his whole life in amsterdam, netherlands. Jan van huysum bio, facts, family famous birthdays.
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. Signatures, monograms, biography and art prices by jan van huysum, 16821749, netherlands. 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. He was a pupil of his father, justus van huysum the elder 16591716, and he had three painter brothers. Jan van huysum 16821749 was based in amsterdam, where he painted flower and fruit still lifes, as well as landscapes.
At the time of his death he was a very wealthy man. Among dutch artists of this time, specialists in still lives, landscapes, portraits or genre scenes were quite common. Shop for the perfect jan van huysum gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. The painting is a still life and depicts a vase of flowers. Jan van huysum was born in 1682 in amsterdam, the eldest son of justus van huysum the elden. Jan van huysum, vase of flowers, galleria palatina vase of flowers is a painting by the dutch artist jan van huysum. This delightful book explores two of van huysums most important stilllife paintings, vase of flowers and fruit piece. 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. Van huysum, jacob dnb00 wikisource, the free online. Both his father justus van huysum 16591716, and his brother jan van huysum 16821749, were celebrated flower painters. Woollett, 9781606060902, available at book depository with. Jan van huysum hollyhocks and other flowers in a vase. Always custom made on premium grade canvas by european artists. There are more than 30 species in the vase from florid roses, peonies, mauve and red poppies to the more humble primroses, apple blossom and bachelors buttons.
Customize your jan van huysum print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if. Jan van huysum, however, was far more successful than his brothers. This display showcases four of his finest works illustrating the artists important role in the development of the flower still life. 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. A fruit piece a flower piece each sheet approximately. 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. 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. Customize your jan van huysum print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Jacob van huysum 1688 1740 was an 18thcentury botanical painter from the northern netherlands van huysum was baptized 25 february 1688 in amsterdam.
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. Jan van huysum paintings for sale jan van huysum art. The asymmetrical arrangement of bursting and overripe fruit spills over onto the ledge, some falling prey to. Februar 1749 ebenda war ein niederlandischer maler, dessen werke im 18. Van huysum is perhaps the greatest master of that most revered subject in the dutch artistic canon. 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.
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. 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. Sep 12, 2011 van huysum came to england about 1721, in which year he was living in the house of a patron, mr. The upper leftmost flower petal has some poor restoration.
The amsterdam artist jan van huysum 16821749 is one of the most important painters of fruit and flowers of all time. Jan van huysum april 15, 1682 february 8, 1749, dutch painter, was born at amsterdam. The twelve months of flowers by jacob van huysum c. A jolt of passion for the soul, this still life is anything but static. 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. 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. Weekendyay20 free shipping with zazzle black learn more. Jan van huysum 16821749 was the most revered dutch stilllife painter of the 18th century, a master of both accuracy and ingenuity. The full version of the article is available only if you follow this link. 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. Jan and his youngest brothers, justus the younger, jacob and michiel van huysum, all followed in their fathers footsteps and became flower painters. The profuse bouquets that won van huysum an international reputation included flowers from all seasons, arranged with elegance and seeming spontaneity in. 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. The amsterdam artist jan van huysum 1682 1749 is one of the most important painters of fruit and flowers of all time.
Hollyhocks and other flowers in a vase c1710 huysum, jan van. Each jan van huysum art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Jan van huysum paintings for sale jan van huysum art value. 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. Van huysum lived in amsterdam, the centre of culture, trade and scientific exploration especially in horticulture. Shop for jan van huysum art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Flower piece jan van huysum, the largest gallery in the world.
A pair of proof mezzotints jan van huysum two mezzotints, engraved by richard earlom, proofs before titles, london. Scottish national gallery acquires major flowerpiece by. Jan van huysum was a painter from amsterdam, working primarily in stilllife depictions of flowers and landscapes. Van huysum came to england about 1721, in which year he was living in the house of a patron, mr.
He trained early on with his father, justus van huysum the elder 1659 1716, a painter of flowers and decorator of vases. Still life with flowers, jan van huysum, 1723 rijksmuseum. Van huysum, who was a student of his father, justus van huysum, was one of the most popular stilllife painters of the. His works included paintings of landscapes but he was most famous for his floral pieces that often included many flowers that bloom. It is the first dutch flower still life to enter the scottish national gallerys collection.
Henry rogers broughton, of bakeham house, englefield green and south walsham hall, norwich, with a commentary by colonel maurice harold grant. Flower drawings of jan van huysum, 16821749 by white, christopher and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 11, 2020 jan van huysum, born april 15, 1682, amsterdam, neth. Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in. 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. The flowers nearly overripe quality attests both to natures bounty and its transience.
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. Jan van huysum, 16821749 by sam segal, 9789040083846, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Still life with flowers, jan van huysum, 1723 oil on panel, h 81cm. Encyclopedia britannica complete article on jan van huysum note. 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. Jan van huysum painting reproductions museumquality by.
His work conveys unsurpassed craftsmanship, a deep attention for the subject matter as well as great refinement and subtlety. 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. Executed in 1722, they are among the first works to feature the innovations van huysum introduced to a beloved dutch tradition. Find the latest shows, biography, and artworks for sale by jan van huysum. 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.
Jan van huysum paintings reproduction and biography. Van huysum, jacob dnb00 wikisource, the free online library. 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 painting is the first work by this artist to enter the. Van huysum was, highly praised by contemporary authors. 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. This book about jan van huysum is a welcome acquisition for art and flower. The asymmetrical arrangement of bursting and overripe fruit spills over onto the ledge, some falling prey to insects. Media in category jan van huijsum the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Jan van huysum signed floral still life jan van huysum, holland b.
His manner of painting was very like that of his brother. In the 18th century, van huysum brought the extremely popular genre of flower painting to great heights. 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. Miraculous bouquets flower and fruit paintings by jan van huysum.