Still-Life with Fruits, Shells and Insects
Discover Balthasar van der Ast's exquisite 1620 still life featuring vibrant fruits, shells, and birds from the Dutch Golden Age; bring this masterpiece home.
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.