Still-life with frogs, wild roses, shells and butterflies
Artist/Maker
DatesMade: Made 1650s
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 35 x 48 cm
Inventory numberNM 5271
AcqusitionBequest 1914 Professor P.F. Wahlberg
Other titlesTitle (sv): Stilleben med grodor, törnrosor, snäckor och fjärilar Title (en): Still-life with frogs, wild roses, shells and butterflies Previous: Frogs, Wild Roses, Shells and Butterflies Previous: Still Life with toads, wild roses, snails and butterflies
DescriptionDescription: The paintings are examples of the sottobosco motif, close-up depictions of amphibians and insects. The animals are represented with scientific accuracy and seemingly in their natural environment, but they were usually studied separately and then assembled into an aesthetically pleasing composition. The subject is basically an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
Exhibited
Motif categoryStill life
Collection
TechniquePainting
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