Q.1- Who art the best artists of Vanitas?

Evert Collier
Harmen Steenwijck
David Bailly
Simon Renard de St. André
Andy Warhol

These are some best artists of this art style wherein Evert Collier is very renowned for his artwork then Harmen Steenwijck comes with his unique style. 

Both Evert Collier and Harmen Steenwijck are counted among the pioneers of this art style during this time.

Besides them, David Bailly has also given a significant contribution to this art. The paintings of Simon Renard de St. André is also very beautiful. And the depictions of Andy Warhol are a little bit different from mainstream paintings.

In a nutshell, Evert Collier and Harmen Steenwijck are the artists of Vanitas  whose paintings are used commercially. 

And the paintings of David Bailly and Simon Renard de St. André also remain in high demand in the advertisement industry.

But if you are an art lover and your budget is less then you should prefer the painting of Andy Warhol.

Q.2- Which are the best paintings of Vanitas?

Still Life with Skull
Vanitas Still Life
natura morta con teschio
Pyramid of Skulls
Large Vanitas

“Still Life with Skull” is one of the most important artworks of Vanitas which remains in high demand in the advertisement industry.

And “Vanitas Still Life” is the second painting that comes in this category, the beauty of “Still Life with Skull” and “Vanitas Still Life” is still intact.

Along with these paintings, “natura morta con teschio” and “Pyramid of Skulls” are also known for their beauty. If you see “natura morta con teschio” , it is unique in comparison with other pictures of Vanitas.

Overall, these all paintings have been made during the Vanitas movement. The artist of “Pyramid of Skulls” had also made this painting during this art movement.

Q.3- If I am a student then what should I know about this art style?

If you are an art student then you should know the following things.

Contents:-

• Etymology
• Themes
• Motifs
• Outside visual art
• In modern times

Indeed, these things would help you in making a good grasp over the content of the Vanitas movement.

Q.4- Who is considered the Father of Vanitas?

There is no fixed answer because, in the journey of Vanitas movement, we see many artists and their paintings in the renaissance of the Vanitas movement which played a pivotal role. 

Therefore naming any individual would be insulting other artists.

But if we see the history of Vanitas movement, then we can give some artists’ name such as Evert Collier, Harmen Steenwijck, David Bailly, Simon Renard de St. André and Andy Warhol.

Because their contribution to the renaissance of Vanitas is huge, these are counted among the elite class in the history of this art movement.

Q.5- What is Vanitas and what are the best examples of it?

Definition of Vanitas

It is a symbolic work of art showing the transience of life and the certainty of death. The literal meaning of this term is- futility, worthlessness, and emptiness. That’s why most artists don’t like this art style.

Examples of Vanitas