Twee tulpen met akelei, nachtvlinder en kever 1637

Jacob Marrel's "Twee tulpen met akelei, nachtvlinder en kever" (1637) is a detailed watercolor depicting two striped tulips, a columbine flower, a moth and a beetle. This still life showcases Marrel's expertise in botanical illustration, capturing the intricate details of the flowers and insects with lifelike precision. The painting is an excellent example of the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with nature and scientific observation.