Still-Life with Insects and Amphibians

Explore Otto Marseus van Schrieck’s 1662 still life! Dark & detailed depiction of insects & amphibians in a Dutch Golden Age style. A somber, realistic study of nature's beauty & decay.

Otto Marseus van Schrieck

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.