Pieter de Ring (1615 - 1660)

Pieter de Ring

Pieter de Ring was a Dutch painter who specialised in still lifes. He became famous for his rich banquet depictions of fruit, shrimp, oysters, musical instruments, books and precious objects such as nautilus shells or Chinese porcelain.

In his youth, he worked as a bricklayer during the day and drew in the evening; the other family members all worked in the fabric industry. After painting a number of pictures, he apprenticed himself to Jan Davidsz. de Heem with his grandfather's permission. In 1647 he became a founding member of the Guild of Saint Lucas.