Exhibit Tour | A Feast of Fruit and Flowers: Women Still Life Painters | The Hyde | February 28, 2026

Saturday, February 28, 2026
10:00 AM 11:00 AM

The Hyde Collection 161 Warren Street Glens Falls, NY, 12801 United States (map)

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Exhibition Tour At The Hyde Collection Explores Women Still Life Painters

Still life painting by woman artist Fede Galizia (Italian, ca. 1578-ca. 1630), Still Life with Apples, Pears, Cucumbers, Figs, and a Melon, ca. 1625-1630 — Fede Galizia (Italian, ca. 1578-ca. 1630), *Still Life with Apples, Pears, Cucumbers, Figs, and a Melon*, ca. 1625-1630, Oil on panel, National Gallery of Art, Washington.

Art lovers searching for refined, intellectually rich events in the Adirondacks will want to circle Saturday, February 28 on their calendars. From 10 am to 11 am, The Hyde Collection in Glens Falls hosts a special exhibition tour of A Feast of Fruit and Flowers: Women Still Life Painters from the Seventeenth Century and Beyond.

Led by curator Bryn Schockmel, this intimate walkthrough offers guests an in-depth look at a groundbreaking exhibition that reexamines the still life genre through the work of women artists—many of whom history has too often overlooked.

The tour takes place just prior to the highly anticipated lecture with Eve Straussman-Pflanzer later that day, making it an ideal opportunity for visitors who want deeper context before settling in for the talk.

A closer look at a remarkable exhibition.

A Feast of Fruit and Flowers explores the significant yet frequently underrecognized role that women artists played in shaping still-life painting in seventeenth-century Europe. During this period, still life blossomed into a sophisticated, symbol-laden genre, particularly in the Netherlands and its surrounding regions.

Still life of flowers painted by Rachel Ruysch from the Netherlands — Rachel Ruysch (Netherlands, 1664-1750), *Floral Still Life*, 1686, Oil on Canvas, Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester.

While male painters often dominate art history textbooks, women artists made extraordinary contributions—especially in floral and botanical compositions.

Their paintings dazzled viewers with technical mastery, luminous color, and meticulous attention to detail. These works also carried symbolic meaning, reflecting themes of abundance, mortality, trade, science, and domestic life.

This exhibition brings together important loans from museums across the country, creating a rare opportunity for North Country audiences to see works that typically reside in major metropolitan collections. For visitors in the Adirondacks and Capital Region, the tour offers access to scholarship and artwork usually found in far larger institutions.

Why this lecture matters now.

A curator-led exhibition tour elevates the museum experience. Rather than simply moving from painting to painting, guests gain insight into artistic techniques, historical context, and the curatorial choices that shaped the show.

Bryn Schockmel will guide attendees through key works, highlighting:

The evolution of still life painting in seventeenth-century Europe
The training and professional networks available to women artists
The symbolism embedded in fruit, flowers, insects, and table settings
The broader cultural forces that shaped the art market of the time

For those who appreciate fine art, art history, or museum studies, this hour-long tour offers intellectual substance without overwhelming the schedule. It also serves as a compelling entry point for newcomers curious about the genre.

A cultural cornerstone in Glens Falls.

Located in downtown Glens Falls, The Hyde Collection remains one of the Adirondack region’s premier fine arts institutions. Its blend of historic house museum charm and modern gallery spaces creates an intimate, welcoming setting for exhibitions of national caliber.

For visitors exploring winter events in the Adirondacks, pairing this exhibition tour with brunch downtown or an afternoon stroll through Glens Falls makes for a well-rounded cultural outing.

Courtyard in Louis and Charlotte Hyde's former home, now a fine arts museum in the southern adirondacks. — Courtyard at The Hyde Collection.

Event details at a glance.

What: Exhibition Tour of A Feast of Fruit and Flowers
Where: The Hyde Collection, Glens Falls, NY
When: Saturday, February 28 | 10 am – 11 am
Why attend: Curator-led insight into women still life painters and a nationally significant exhibition

Advance details, ticketing information, and lecture information can be found at the Hyde Collection’s official website or Facebook page.

For those seeking the best fine arts events in the Adirondacks this winter, this exhibition tour offers scholarship, beauty, and fresh perspective—all in one thoughtful hour.