17th Century

A striking 17th-century botanical study of a red tulip, showcasing delicate petal textures and a lush green stem.

A masterfully detailed 17th-century study of the natural world, featuring vibrant insects and ornate seashells in a refined Flemish style.

This meticulous 17th-century naturalist study captures the delicate beauty of insects and ripe white currants with exquisite detail.

An elegant 17th-century botanical study of a ripening fig branch, rendered with exquisite detail in gouache.

An elegant Ming dynasty ink painting of lotuses emerging from behind a dramatic scholar's rock.

This 17th-century botanical study captures the intricate textures and elegant forms of a white lily with remarkable precision.

A refined 17th-century botanical gouache featuring the intricate, silvery foliage of the Silver Ragwort.

A meticulously detailed 17th-century study of lepidoptera and insects by Flemish master Jan van Kessel the Elder.