Traditional Still Lifes
Butterflies and Other Insects
Jan van Kessel the Elder
A stunning 17th-century naturalist study featuring vibrant butterflies, intricate shells, and delicate flora.
Butterflies and Other Insects
Jan van Kessel the Elder
1661 · Copper, Oil Paint
A masterfully detailed 17th-century study of the natural world, featuring vibrant insects and ornate seashells in a refined Flemish style.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1661 by the Flemish master Jan van Kessel the Elder, this oil on copper painting is a stunning example of the era's dedication to naturalism. The work presents a scientific yet artistic inventory of butterflies, insects, and exotic seashells arranged around a delicate fruit blossom, captured with the luminous detail and precision that made van Kessel famous for his cabinet miniatures.
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