Plate with Fruits and Shells
Vibrant Dutch Golden Age still life featuring fruits and shells by Balthasar van der Ast; discover this exquisite 17th-century masterpiece today.
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!
Hermitage Museum
Explore the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg! Discover masterpieces from Renaissance to modern times within stunning historic palaces – a cultural journey awaits.