Louise Moillon

[1] It is recorded that she became known as one of the best still life painters of her time, as her work was purchased by King Charles I of England, as well as French nobility.

[2] Moillon's works show the influence of Flemish painting in their trompe l'oeil effects but are characteristically French in their elegance.

[3] During the Baroque era, still-life painting was beginning to grow and thrive,[5] particularly in the art market in Holland, but was less popular in France where Moillon resided.

[1][7] Her father, Nicolas Moillon, was a landscape and portrait painter, art dealer, and member of the Académie de Saint-Luc.

[1][4] Her work is characterized by stillness and acute detail, such as the texture of exotic fruit glowingly displayed against a dark background.

[3] Louise Moillon used Trompe l'oeil to give her still-lifes a lot of texture which further contribute to the realistic aspects and make her paintings relatable to pictures.

[10] Moillon additionally created ledges in her pieces that spread to the end of the picture frame to enhance the illusion.