Twee tulpen met twee gele vruchten 1637

"Twee tulpen met twee gele vruchten" (Two Tulips with Two Yellow Fruits) is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jacob Marrel, created in 1637. This delicate work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Marrel's mastery in botanical illustration. The painting features two tulips in exquisite detail, their petals rendered in a vibrant palette of red and white, capturing the intricate striations and patterns of the blooms. The inclusion of two yellow fruits, likely gooseberries, adds a touch of naturalism and balances the composition. Marrel's meticulous depiction of these plants reflects the Dutch Golden Age's fascination with the natural world and the flourishing of scientific observation in art.