Flowers And Fruit — Balthasar Van Der Ast

Flowers and Fruit

Balthasar van der Ast's "Flowers and Fruit" (1620) is a stunning Baroque still life masterpiece, showcasing intricate details of nature’s bounty with remarkable realism & symbolism.

Balthasar van der Ast

Balthasar van der Ast (1593-1657) was a Dutch Golden Age painter renowned for exquisite still lifes of flowers, fruit & pioneering shell paintings. Explore his detailed works featuring insects and lizards – a key figure in 17th-century art!

Rijksmuseum

Explore Dutch art & history at the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam! Marvel at Rembrandt, Vermeer & Van Gogh masterpieces in an iconic landmark – a journey through 800 years of culture.