J.S. Bernard (active France, 1657-1667) A still life of roses, carnations, lilies and other flowers in a bronze-mounted vaseJ.S. Bernard (active France, 1657-1667)A still life of roses, carnations, lilies and other flowers in a bronze-mounted vase on a stone ledge with snailssigned and dated 'JS:Bern: fecit-/ A°:1657.' (lower right)oil on canvas84.2 x 64cm (33 1/8 x 25 3/16in).ProvenancePrivate Collection, France, for at least 50 yearsVery little is known of the life of the painter who signed J. S. Bernard. Not to be confused with his fellow countryman, Samuel Bernard (1615-1687), who was recorded as peintre ordinaire du Roy in 1685, the oeuvre of J. S. Bernard is constructed around a few works, such as the present still life, which are dated between 1657 and 1667. A common feature of his works is the gilt metal mounted glass vase, which appears in the present still life.