This pubblication was prepared to accompany the exhibitions: 

- The Tempations of Flora, Jan van Huysum 1682-1749 September 22, 2006 to January 7, 2007 Museum Het Prinsenhof, Deft, 

- The Nederlands February 18, 2007 to may 13, 2007 

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, USA. 

This Book about Jan Van Huysum is a welcome acquisition for art and flower lovers alike. Not only is attention given to the painterly qualities and the art historical aspects of his work, but it includes charts identifying all the plans, flowers and animals depicted. The Amsterdam artist Jan van Huysum (1682-1749) is one of the most important painters of fruit and flowers of all time. He was the best paid painter of eighteenth century and was regarded as obe of the pre-eminent artists of his time.