Tak met een zonnebloem 1714 - 1760

"Tak met een zonnebloem," or "Branch with a Sunflower," is a watercolor painting created by Dutch artist Michiel van Huysum between 1714 and 1760. Known for his meticulous still lifes, van Huysum captured the delicate details of a sunflower blossom with remarkable precision. The painting's simple composition, with a single sunflower against a light background, emphasizes the flower's natural beauty and elegant form. This work showcases the Dutch Golden Age tradition of botanical illustration, where precise observation and exquisite craftsmanship were highly valued.