Nota aan mevrouw Hartzink 1777

This is a handwritten receipt, "Nota aan mevrouw Hartzink," from 1777, documenting the purchase of flowers by a prominent Dutch artist, Francina Margaretha Huysum. The list of items and their prices indicate that Huysum, known for her still life paintings, may have acquired these flowers for use in her artwork. Huysum was a prolific artist who specialized in still lifes, particularly floral arrangements, and this document provides a glimpse into her artistic process. The receipt serves as an important historical document that sheds light on both the artist’s practices and the thriving flower trade in 18th-century Netherlands.