Twee tulpen met waterjuffer en slak 1637

Jacob Marrel's "Twee tulpen met waterjuffer en slak" (1637) is a meticulously detailed botanical illustration of two tulips. The tulips, a "Wit Schilde" and an "Emamoltrunda Haeck", display a striking array of colors, while a dragonfly and a snail add delicate touches to the composition. This artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the natural world and its beauty, as well as the artistic skill in capturing minute details with incredible precision.