Forest Floor Still-Life with Flowering Plants and Butterflies

Private collection

still-life

With its highly detailed foliage, this work is redolent of Abraham Jansz. Begeyn, to whom De Vree's painting style is often compared.

About the Artist

Nicolaes de Vree

1645 – 1702

Dutch painter. According to Houbraken, he painted landscapes, flowers, thistles, and herbs. He was a pupil of Jan Wynants and he is known for his landscapes. In 1696 he moved to Alkmaar and in 1697 he became a member of the Alkmaar Guild of Saint Luke. He died in Alkmaar.

View all works →