Traditional Still Lifes
Butterflies and Other Insects
Jan van Kessel the Elder
A masterfully detailed 17th-century study of the natural world, featuring vibrant insects and ornate seashells in a refined Flemish style.
Butterflies and Other Insects
Jan van Kessel the Elder
1661 · Copper, Oil Paint
A stunning 17th-century naturalist study featuring vibrant butterflies, intricate shells, and delicate flora.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with quiet neutral notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Study · Office · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1661 by Jan van Kessel the Elder, this oil-on-copper masterpiece exemplifies the Flemish tradition of 'cabinet of curiosities' art. Each element, from the gossamer wings of the dragonfly to the patterned spirals of the sea shells, is rendered with scientific precision and jewel-like color against a serene, neutral backdrop.
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