Biography

Paulus Theodorus van Brussel

Paulus Theodorus van Brussel (1754–1795) was a Dutch still-life painter known for elegant flower and fruit compositions. Active in Amsterdam, he worked within the refined late eighteenth-century Dutch tradition, arranging roses, tulips, grapes, peaches, insects and vessels with luminous colour and polished detail. His paintings combine botanical observation, decorative harmony and the luxurious abundance of Dutch Old Master still life.