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Jean Baptiste Monnoyer Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Jean Baptiste Monnoyer · 1636 – 1699

Vase d'argent avec des fleurs, Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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The Louvre, Paris

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Jean Baptiste Monnoyer, Still-Life of Flowers and Fruits (1665)

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1665 · Musée Fabre, Montpellier · original 146 x 190 cm

Admire Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer’s 1665 ‘Still-Life of Flowers & Fruits’. Baroque opulence, rich colors, and botanical detail – a stunning example of French art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Flowers in a Basket – art print by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 81 x 55 cm

Discover Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer’s ‘Flowers in a Basket,’ a stunning Dutch Golden Age still life. Admire its dramatic lighting, rich textures & Baroque detail – a timeless floral masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Still Life of Mixed Flowers in a Vase on a Ledge by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 108 x 85 cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Flower Piece by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Nottingham · original 113 x 88 cm

Admire Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer’s 'Flower Piece,' a Baroque still life brimming with vibrant blooms & luxurious detail. Explore this exquisite 17th-century painting's beauty & artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Flowers, Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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Residenzgalerie, Salzburg

A vibrant symphony of roses, lilies, and sunflowers captured with Baroque precision by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer, this exquisite floral still life invites you to bring the timeless elegance of the French court into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Fruit and Flowers – art print by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 75 x 122 cm

Admire Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer’s ‘Fruit and Flowers,’ a stunning Baroque still life brimming with vibrant blooms, rich textures, & royal patronage. A masterpiece of botanical detail.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Fleurs dans un vase de marbre blanc sur un tapis de brocart – art print by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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The Louvre, Paris

Vibrant red and pink roses bloom from a white marble vase in this elegant Baroque still life by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, offering a touch of royal French splendor to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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An Urn with Flowers, Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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1698 · Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge · original 198 x 117 cm

Admire Jean Baptiste Monnoyer's masterpiece 'An Urn with Flowers,' a stunning Baroque still life showcasing exquisite floral arrangements and masterful composition at the Fitzwilliam Museum.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Same size as the original$821117 × 198 cm Commission at original size

Flower Piece (1690)

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1690 · Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, Bristol · original 61 x 74 cm

A vibrant bouquet of roses and lilies captured with Baroque precision by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, this 1690 floral still life brings the elegance of the French Golden Age to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Same size as the original$27974 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Still Life with Flowers, Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Still Life with Flowers – art print by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Flowers in a Basket

1695 · High Museum of Art, Atlanta · original 127.0 x 101.6cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Same size as the original$524102 × 127 cm Commission at original size

Marble Vase with Garland of Flowers – art print by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 115.0 x 77.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Marble Vase with Garland of Flowers

Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 115.0 x 77.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Jean Baptiste Monnoyer: Two Vases of Flowers

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Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle · original 182.2 x 136.8cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Gold vase with flowers and parrots – art print by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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1650 · Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille, Lille · original 119.0 x 131.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Flowers in a vase (840.9.1), Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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1664 · Musée d'art et d'histoire de Narbonne, Narbonne · original 73.0 x 58.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Still life with basket of flowers – art print

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1690 · Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide · original 7.3 x 10.35cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Flowers in a vase, 1664, Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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1664 · Musée d'art et d'histoire de Narbonne, Narbonne · original 73.0 x 58.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Still Life with Flowers and Peacock (1694)

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1694 · Hatchlands Park, Guildford · original 190.5 x 139.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Still-Life of Flowers – art print by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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original 50 x 62 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Flowers – art print by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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Musée Des Beaux, Марсель

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Still Life with Flowers in a Vase, Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

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1693 · Royal Collection, London · original 186.1 x 110.9cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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Sir William Lockhard of Lee – art print

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The National Trust For Scotland, Elgin · original 86 x 67 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 86 artworks by Jean Baptiste Monnoyer
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The artist

Jean Baptiste Monnoyer

1636 – 1699

Quick facts

Also known asBaptiste Monnoyer, Jean-Baptiste, I Monnoyer, Baptiste Monnoyer le Vieux, Jean Baptiste Monoyer, Baptiste Monoyer
Top 3 worksVase d'argent avec des fleurs, Still-Life of Flowers and Fruits, Flowers in a Basket
Creative periodsmature period
Topics exploredflowers, floral arrangement, still life, vase, baroque
Copyright statusPublic domain
Room fitliving room
Works on APS86
Best occasionsaccent, statement

Biography

A Life in Blooms: The World of Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer

Born in Lille, France, in 1636, Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer emerged as a pivotal figure bridging the worlds of floral still life and decorative arts during the Baroque period. His journey began not amidst fields of wildflowers, but within the structured environment of artistic apprenticeship, relocating to Paris by 1650 where he first contributed to the elaborate decorations of the Hôtel Lambert. This early exposure to grand commissions foreshadowed a career deeply intertwined with royal patronage and opulent design. Monnoyer’s talent quickly drew the attention of Charles Le Brun, the preeminent painter of the era, who employed him in decorating prestigious residences like the Château de Marly and the Grand Dauphin's château at Meudon. These formative experiences instilled within him a refined aesthetic sensibility and access to influential circles that would shape his artistic trajectory. He wasn’t merely painting flowers; he was crafting elements for a world of regal splendor, learning to translate nature’s beauty into designs fit for kings.

From Royal Palaces to Tapestry Halls

Monnoyer's specialization in flower pieces blossomed during his time with Le Brun and culminated in his acceptance into the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1665, a testament to his growing reputation. However, it was his involvement with the Gobelins and Beauvais tapestry workshops that truly cemented his legacy. He wasn’t simply creating paintings; he was designing *patterns* for an industry. His role extended beyond artistic expression to encompass practical application – crafting detailed cartoons, or preliminary designs, for fruit and flower motifs destined to be woven into lavish tapestries. These weren't isolated artworks but integral components of grand decorative schemes, adorning the walls of palaces and aristocratic homes. The celebrated suite “The Emperor of China,” a testament to the era’s fascination with exoticism, stands as a prime example of his ability to translate floral elegance into large-scale, immersive works of art. His designs weren't merely illustrative; they were structural elements defining the aesthetic character of entire rooms.

A Transatlantic Career: England and Enduring Influence

The late 1680s marked a significant shift in Monnoyer’s career, as political and religious tensions in France prompted his relocation to England in 1690 at the invitation of Ralph Montagu. This move wasn't a retreat but an expansion of his artistic horizons. For nearly a decade, he dedicated himself to creating over fifty panels of fruit and flowers for Montagu House (the future British Museum) and other prominent estates like Boughton House in Northamptonshire. These commissions demonstrate not only his adaptability to English tastes but also the enduring demand for his distinctive style – vibrant colors, meticulous detail, and an overall sense of opulent abundance. He successfully navigated a new cultural landscape while maintaining the hallmarks of his artistic identity. This period solidified his reputation as a master of decorative painting, sought after by England’s elite.

Legacy in Paint and Print

Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer's influence extended far beyond the walls of palaces and estates. His publication, *Le Livre de toutes sortes de fleurs d'après nature* (The Book of All Kinds of Flowers According to Nature), proved particularly impactful. This meticulously detailed collection of engravings disseminated his floral designs widely, becoming an invaluable resource for decorative designers for decades to come. The accuracy with which he rendered each bloom wasn’t merely aesthetic; it was a contribution to botanical understanding and a source of inspiration for countless artisans. Even the poet Wallace Stevens acknowledged Monnoyer's enduring presence, referencing *Livre de toutes sortes de fleurs d'après nature* in his poem “Esthétique du Mal,” demonstrating the work’s lasting cultural resonance. Monnoyer is remembered not only as a master of floral still life and tapestry design but also as an artist who skillfully bridged French and English artistic traditions, leaving behind a legacy that continues to bloom centuries later. His ability to capture the ephemeral beauty of flowers—and transform it into enduring works of art—ensures his place among the most celebrated decorative painters of the Baroque era. His work remains a testament to the power of nature’s artistry and the skill of those who seek to replicate its splendor.

Questions & Answers

What are the birthplace and birth year of Jean Baptiste Monnoyer?

Jean Baptiste Monnoyer was born in Lille in 1636.

Where are Jean Baptiste Monnoyer's artworks grouped by art movement?

Jean Baptiste Monnoyer's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

How can I follow Jean Baptiste Monnoyer's work year by year?

A timeline of Jean Baptiste Monnoyer's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

Collector's quiz

Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer was particularly renowned for his paintings of what subject?
Monnoyer contributed significantly to the decorative arts by creating designs for which craft?
In what country did Monnoyer spend the last decade of his life and create works for prominent residences?
Monnoyer worked with which famous artist early in his career, receiving invaluable training and access to patrons?
What was the title of Monnoyer's influential publication showcasing his botanical accuracy?

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