Thistles and butterflies.
Otto Marseus van Schrieck (1620 – 1678)
Otto Marseus van Schrieck (1613-1678): Dutch Golden Age painter renowned for detailed forest still lifes, insects & reptiles. Influenced Rachel Ruysch with his dark, realistic botanical studies.
About this artwork
- Title: Thistles and butterflies.
- Artist: Otto Marseus van Schrieck
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Dutch Golden Age
- Main color: Espresso
- Keywords: butterfly artwork , botanical art , wildlife art”
- Color hue: Blue-Violet to Rose
- Topics: “detailed insect study” , “nature’s beauty” , botanical painting”
