Fruit Still Life with Shells and Tulip
Admire Balthasar van der Ast's masterpiece – 'Fruit Still Life with Shells and Tulip' (1620) from Mauritshuis! Explore its intricate details, symbolic richness & groundbreaking shell painting technique.
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!
Mauritshuis
Discover Dutch Golden Age masterpieces at Mauritshuis! Explore Vermeer’s *Girl with a Pearl Earring* & Rembrandt’s drama in this intimate palace of art. A unique, compact experience awaits!