Equestrian & Animals
Butterflies and Insects
Jan van Kessel the Elder
A meticulously detailed 17th-century study of lepidoptera and insects by Flemish master Jan van Kessel the Elder.
Butterflies, Moths and Insects with Sprays of Common Hawthorn and Forget-Me-Not
Jan van Kessel the Elder
1654 · Oil Paint, Panel
A meticulous 17th-century naturalist study of insects and flora by Jan van Kessel the Elder.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Gallery Wall
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Deep burgundy
About the piece
This 1654 oil study by Jan van Kessel the Elder exemplifies the 17th-century Flemish fascination with the natural world. Various species of butterflies, moths, and beetles are rendered with scientific precision alongside delicate forget-me-nots and hawthorn berries, creating a sophisticated and timeless botanical composition that bridges the gap between art and science.
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