Flower still life

Seemingly carelessly, some flowers lie on the corner of a marble tabletop. The eye-catcher is a large rose with delicate petals. Two butterflies perch on the flowers. This small painting forms a pair with a fruit still life. Together, they are unique in the oeuvre of Jan van Huysum, who mainly painted large and lavish bouquets. Van Huysum's still lifes were very popular – he was one of the best-paid painters of his time.