Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten
Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten | |
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Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten, mezzotint by Abraham Bloteling after a self-portrait | |
| Born | 21 April 1630 |
| Died | 10 July 1700 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Known for | Still life and genre painting |
Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraten or Pieter Gerritsz van Roestraeten (21 April 1630 – 10 July 1700) was a Dutch painter of still lifes, in particular floral and vanitas still lifes. He also painted genre scenes and portraits. After starting his career in Haarlem, he worked most of his career in London where he enjoyed the patronage of the highest circles.