introduction to gerret willemsz. heda gerret willemsz. heda, a dutch painter from haarlem, was born in 1620 and passed away in 1647. he is known for his still-life paintings, particularly fruit still lifes and vanitas paintings. as the son of willem claesz heda, gerret willemsz. heda followed in his father's footsteps to become a prominent painter during the dutch golden age. artistic style and influences gerret willemsz. heda's painti…