Gerrit van Vucht: A Master of Dutch Still Life and Symbolic Reflection Gerrit van Vucht (circa 1658 – present) stands as a significant figure within the vibrant tapestry of seventeenth-century Dutch art, specifically recognized for his masterful depictions of still lifes—particularly those imbued with the profound symbolism of *vanitas*. Unlike many artists of his era preoccupied with grand narratives and mythological subjects, Van Vu…