Maker/Artist
Verelst, Simon Pietersz.
Dutch painter, born 1644, died ca. 1721, active in England
Verelst joined the Guild of St. Luke (the painters' guild) in The Hague in 1666. In 1669 he went to London and came to be regarded as the finest flower painter to work in England during his time. He was very prolific and has a distinctive style. Comment on works: Portraits; flowers
