Festoon of Fruit and Flowers, with Butterflies and Other Insects

This painting, formerly attributed to Jan Davidsz. de Heem, contains many elements characteristic of Rotius’ master - the flowers in various stages of bloom, the ripe, open pomegranate, and the subtle use of light which renders the flowers and fruits in the utmost three-dimensionality. The blue silk ribbon is also a detail inspired by de Heem’s hanging bouquets, and was frequently used by another of his late pupils, Abraham Mignon.