Still Life with a Rose, a Grasshopper, and a Mouse by Roelant Savery. A detailed still life featuring a large pink rose accompanied by a grasshopper, a mouse, and smaller blossoms against a dark background.
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Still Life with a Rose, a Grasshopper, and a Mouse

Roelant Savery

1622 · Oil Paint, Panel

An exquisite 17th-century still life capturing the delicate beauty of a blooming rose alongside curious animal visitors.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Study · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Reads naturally above long furniture lines
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft white

About the piece

Painted in 1622 by Roelant Savery, this Dutch Golden Age still life masterfully balances botanical precision with a sense of narrative. A lush pink rose serves as the focal point, flanked by a detailed grasshopper and a tiny mouse, creating a charming and moody composition characteristic of the era's fascination with the natural world.