Bukowskis are grateful to Fred G Meijer for confirming the attribution to Vincent Laurensz. van der Vinne on the basis of photographs.

Vincent Laurensz van der Vinne was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, and writer during the Dutch Golden Age. He was born in Haarlem and worked there for most of his life. Van der Vinne is primarily known for his still lifes, portraits, and genre paintings, but he also played a significant role as a writer and documenter of the art scene of his time.

He was apprenticed to Frans Hals in Haarlem, among others. His art is characterised by meticulous details, vibrant colours, and a strong sense of everyday subjects. Particularly his flower still lifes and interiors demonstrate the great interest in realism and light that characterised Dutch art in the 17th century.

Van der Vinne also wrote diaries and travel notes that are now important historical sources. Through these texts, one gains insight into the artist's life in the Netherlands during the Golden Age – how artists worked, travelled, and socialised. His writings also include descriptions of other artists and the cultural environment of the time.

As an artist, he belonged to the broad circle of painters that made Haarlem one of Europe's most important art centres during the 17th century.