Circle of Herman Henstenburgh (1667-1726)
A Still Life with Fruits and Nuts on a Stone
Watercolor and pencil on vellum
Signed on Ledge: Henstenburgh fecit, 1761
Herman Henstenburgh was a pupil of Johannes Bronckhorst, a fellow native of Hoorn in the Netherlands and according to contemporary accounts, his early works very much imitated those of his master, depicting birds and landscapes. Henstenburgh was a pupil of Johannes Bronckhorst, a fellow native of Hoorn in the Netherlands and according to contemporary accounts, his early works very much imitated those of his master, depicting birds and landscapes. He later broadened his repertoire to include splendid flower and fruit pieces, and occasional woodland still-lifes, such as this one. For his flawless draftsmanship and vibrant colors, Henstenburgh won considerable renown even during his own lifetime.
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