Balthasar van der Ast (1593 - 1657)

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!

Institut Néerlandais (Paris, France)

Discover Parisian Institut Néerlandais: Explore Frits Lugt's iconic drawing collection & Fondation Custodia's legacy, celebrating Dutch art history through exhibitions & academic collaborations.