Anthony Claesz II (1607 - 1649)

Anthony Claesz II

Anthony Claesz the Younger was a Dutch painter who worked on floral still lifes during the Golden Age of Dutch painting.

Anthony Claesz's paintings are generally constructed with great attention to detail, and he was particularly adept at depicting the play of light and shadow on reflective surfaces.

During his lifetime, Anthony Claesz the Younger was highly respected and was a member of the St. Luke's Guild in Amsterdam. His work can be found in many museums and galleries around the world, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the National Gallery in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.