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.
Insects and Fruit
Jan van Kessel the Elder
1660 · Copper, Oil Paint
This meticulous 17th-century naturalist study captures the delicate beauty of insects and ripe white currants with exquisite detail.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Kitchen
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Olive green, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted by Flemish master Jan van Kessel the Elder around 1660, this oil study on copper showcases his renowned precision in depicting the natural world. Various species of butterflies, beetles, and a fuzzy caterpillar are arranged around clusters of luminous white currants, reflecting the Golden Age's fascination with scientific observation and the intricate beauty of the small and overlooked.
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