Johannes Leemans - A Trompe L’oeil Still Life With A Bird Cage, A Hunting Horn, A Bird Whistle, And Other Hunting Implements Hanging On A Wall

Johannes Leemans, was a Dutch Golden Age painter.

According to Houbraken, who did not specify which brother he meant, he made a profitable living making trompe l'oeil paintings of hunting paraphernalia, birdcages, and weaponry.

According to the RKD he was the younger brother of the painter Anthonie Leemans, and both are known for still life paintings of hunting paraphernalia and vanitas pieces that became an influence on Christoffel Pierson for their popularity. Johannes was also a wine dealer in addition to being a painter. He lived and worked in The Hague, but is registered in Amsterdam in 1671.

More Artworks by Johannes Leemans

A trompe l’oeil with a birdcage

A trompe l’oeil with a birdcage (1677)

Johannes Leemans (Dutch, 1633 - 1688)
A trompe l’oeil still life with a bird in a cage, a bird whistle, hunting horns and other hunting implements hanging on a wall

A trompe l’oeil still life with a bird in a cage, a bird whistle, hunting horns and other hunting implements hanging on a wall

Johannes Leemans (Dutch, 1633 - 1688)
Still Life with Implements of the Hunt

Still Life with Implements of the Hunt (1678)

Johannes Leemans (Dutch, 1633 - 1688)