Michiel Simons: A Master of Baroque Still Life Michiel Simons (II), born around 1648 and died in Amsterdam sometime after 1673, stands as a prominent figure within the Dutch Golden Age artistic landscape. Though overshadowed by contemporaries like Rembrandt and Vermeer, Simons’s meticulous depictions of fruit and game—particularly his celebrated “Still Life with Fruit” – offer a unique glimpse into the aesthetic sensibilities of his era and continue to resonate with collectors and art historians alike. His work represents a cornerstone of Baroque painting in Holland, prioritizing realism al…