Abraham Mignon or Minjon (21 June 1640 – 27 March 1679), was a nevertheless life painter. He is known for his flower pieces, still lifes as soon as fruit, still lifes in forests or grottoes, still lifes of game and fish as with ease as his garland paintings. His works are influenced by those of Jan Davidszoon de Heem and Jacob Marrel.
After commencing his artistic training in his original Germany, he moved to the Dutch Republic where he was swift in Utrecht during the last ration of his sharp life. His works were sought after by 17th and 18th-century collectors from the highest ranks of bureau throughout Europe.
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