Flowers in a Vase with Shells and Insects
(1593/94 - 1657) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in still lifes of flowers and fruit, as well as painting a number of remarkable shell still lifes; he is considered to be a pioneer in the genre of shell painting. His still lifes often contain insects and lizards. He was born in Middelburg and died at Delft.
Date probably c.1619
Medium oil on panel
Dimensions 47 X 36.8 cm (18.5 X 14.5 in)
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Painting ID:: 92429
