Who painted Study of a Tulip (Anvaers)?

Study of a Tulip (Anvaers) was painted by Pieter Holsteyn II in 1645.

Where can I see Study of a Tulip (Anvaers)?

Study of a Tulip (Anvaers) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Study of a Tulip (Anvaers)?

Study of a Tulip (Anvaers) is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Study of a Tulip (Anvaers)

Pieter Holsteyn II , 1645

Study of a Tulip (Anvaers) is a drawing by the Baroque artist Pieter Holsteyn II. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2020.131
Credit line: Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift

About this work

Overview

Study of a Tulip (Anvaers) is a drawing by Pieter Holsteyn II, depicting a tulip with red and white striped petals.

Subject & Meaning

The tulip's name, 'Anvaers', is the French word for Antwerp. The flower's unique striations, caused by a viral infection, made it highly valuable during the 17th-century Dutch tulip trade.

History & Provenance

The drawing was likely created as part of a tulip book used by growers to market their rare bulbs during the speculative tulip bubble in 17th-century Holland.

Technique & Style

Holsteyn was one of many artists in the Netherlands who specialized in botanical illustration, capturing the tulip's distinctive appearance on a small sheet of paper.