Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder Painting Reproductions Gallery 1 of 1

Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder was a Flemish painter known for his exquisite flower paintings. He was born in Antwerp, Flanders, in 1573, and his family moved to Middelburg, Zeeland, in the Netherlands, in 1587.

Bosschaert trained with his father, who was also a painter, and with the Dutch still-life painter, Balthasar van der Ast. He became a member of the Middelburg Guild of St. Luke in 1593, and he worked in Utrecht, Amsterdam, and The Hague before settling in Bergen op Zoom in 1615.

Bosschaert was highly successful during his career and was regarded as one of the finest painters of flower still-lifes of his time. His compositions were highly stylized and meticulously arranged, with great attention to detail and color. He often depicted exotic flowers, including tulips, hyacinths, and roses, which were highly prized and difficult to obtain at the time.

In addition to his floral still-lifes, Bosschaert also painted religious and mythological scenes, as well as portraits. He was highly respected by his contemporaries, including Rembrandt, who owned several of his paintings.

Bosschaert died in Bergen op Zoom in 1621, at the age of 48. He left behind a legacy of exquisite floral paintings that continue to inspire and delight art lovers today.