Perziken, pruimen, kersen en twee insecten 1818 - 1853

"Perziken, pruimen, kersen en twee insecten" (Peaches, plums, cherries, and two insects) is a watercolor painting created by Elisabeth Geertruida van de Kasteele between 1818 and 1853. This still life artwork showcases a variety of fruits including peaches, plums, cherries, and lemons, meticulously rendered in a detailed manner. The addition of a grasshopper and a fly introduces a subtle sense of nature's presence in the composition. Van de Kasteele's talent for realism is evident in the depiction of the fruits' textures and colors, creating a visually captivating and evocative artwork.