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The 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Jacob Marrel · 1614 – 1681

Flowers in a glass vase by Jacob Marrel, 1642

1642 · Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam · original 39.0 x 28.5cm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Tulips in a vase with a caterpillar and a grasshopper on a stone ledge (1635)

1635 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 47.6 x 36.1cm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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En stentøjskrukke med blomster

1652 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 34.0 x 26.5cm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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A Glass Vase with Flowers (1652) by Jacob Marrel

1652 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 34.0 x 26.5cm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Vase of Flowers (1645)

1645 · National Gallery Prague, Prague · original 71.0 x 61.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Bouquet of flowers in a vase, insects and tiny creatures (1634) by Jacob Marrel

1634 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 73.0 x 53.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Flowers in a vase

1634 · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw · original 73.0 x 53.5cm

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Jacob Marrel: Portrait of a woman called Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717)

1679 · Kunstmuseum Basel, Basel · original 59.0 x 50.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Vanitas still life with a vase of flowers, a violin and a skull, in a niche (1637)

1637 · Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 93.0 x 80.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 9 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Pronkstilleven (after Jan Davidsz. de Heem) by Jacob Marrel

1649 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 100.0 x 128.2cm

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Popularity: No. 10 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Flowers, parrot and tit

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Wreath of Flowers Encircling the Coat-of-Arms and Miniature of The Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I by Jacob Marrel, 1658

1658 · New York Historical Society, New York City · original 113.0 x 83.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Vase of flowers – Jacob Marrel

1640 · Fitzwilliam Museum · original 46.5 x 36.2cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Still Life with a Roemer, a Plate, Two Lobsters and Fruit

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Still Life Of Flowers In A Vase With A Lizard On A Ledge

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Flowers in a blue and white vase

Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 16 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Still-Life with Flowers

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Still life with flowers in a vase and a cockatoo, 1651, Jacob Marrel

1651 · Centraal Museum, Utrecht · original 110.0 x 154.0cm

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Popularity: No. 18 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Quiet Life With Roman, Silver Tazza, Fruits, Pastries And Bird

Explore Jacob Marrel’s 'Quiet Life...' – a stunning Dutch Golden Age still life! Rich details, silver & fruit, opulent composition. Discover Baroque beauty.

Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Bowl of flowers

Exquisite Dutch Golden Age still life by Jacob Marrel! A lavish bowl of flowers – tulips, roses & more – rendered in meticulous detail. Explore Baroque beauty!

Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Flower still life, Jacob Marrel

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Bouquet Of Flowers In A Niche

Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 22 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Still life with flower vase and dead frog

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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Flowers In A Vase, Jacob Marrel

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 24 of 24 artworks by Jacob Marrel
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The artist

Jacob Marrel

1614 – 1681

Quick facts

Copyright statusPublic domain
Born1614, Frankenthal, Germany
NationalityGermany
Topics exploredflowers, life
Lifespan67 years
Top-ranked workFlowers in a glass vase
Top 3 worksFlowers in a glass vase, Tulips in a vase with a caterpillar and a grasshopper on a stone ledge, En stentøjskrukke med blomster
Died1681

Biography

Jacob Marrel: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Training

Born: Frankenthal, Germany in 1614.
In 1624, Marrel moved with his family to Frankfurt.
He began his artistic training in 1627 as a student of Georg Flegel, a prominent still life painter specializing in pantry and flower pieces.
This early exposure laid the foundation for Marrel’s future specialization.

Utrecht and the Influence of Jan Davidszoon de Heem

Attracted by the lucrative market for flower still lifes, Marrel traveled to Utrecht between 1632 and 1650.
He studied extensively under Jan Davidszoon de Heem, a master of opulent and detailed still life compositions.
De Heem’s influence is evident in Marrel's later works, particularly his use of rich colors, dramatic lighting, and complex arrangements.
This period was crucial for Marrel’s artistic development, refining his technique and establishing his style.

Return to Frankfurt and Family Connections

Around 1650, Marrel returned to Frankfurt and married Johanna Sybilla Heim(ius), the widow of Matthäus Merian.
He took on students, fostering a workshop environment.
A significant connection: His step-daughter, Maria Sibylla Merian, became a renowned painter and naturalist specializing in insects and flowers – rivaling Rachel Ruysch in fame.
Merian later married one of Marrel’s pupils, Johann Andreas Graff, further solidifying the artistic lineage.

Artistic Style and Major Works

Specialization: Marrel is celebrated for his exquisite flower still lifes, often featuring meticulously rendered blooms, including tulips which he frequently depicted as individual 'portraits'.
His compositions are characterized by a sense of abundance and luxury.
He skillfully balanced realism with artistic arrangement, creating visually stunning and harmonious works.
Notable Works: Include “Still-Life with Flowers”, “Flowers, parrot and tit”, and “Quiet Life With Roman, Silver Tazza, Fruits, Pastries And Bird”.

Later Years and Legacy

Marrel revisited Utrecht in 1660 with his student Abraham Mignon.
He established a flower painting school in Frankfurt after returning to Germany in 1665.
He remained active as an art dealer in Utrecht until 1669.
Death: Jacob Marrel died in Frankfurt in 1681.
Historical Significance: He played a vital role in popularizing flower still life painting during the Dutch Golden Age and influenced subsequent generations of artists, most notably his step-daughter Maria Sibylla Merian.

Questions & Answers

What other names is Jacob Marrel known by?

Jacob Marrel is also known as Jacob Morrel, Jakob Marzell, N. Marcel, Jacob Marzell, Jakob Marrel.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Jacob Marrel?

Jacob Marrel was born in Frankenthal in 1614.

Can I explore Jacob Marrel's works by keyword?

Jacob Marrel's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

By the TopImpressionists.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 3, 2026

Collector's quiz

Jacob Marrel initially studied under which artist, before moving to Utrecht?
Marrel is primarily known for painting what subject matter?
Maria Sibylla Merian, a renowned artist in her own right, was related to Jacob Marrel how?
During which period did Jacob Marrel primarily work?
Besides painting, what other activity was Jacob Marrel involved in during his later years?

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