Twee tulpen met schelp en groot blad 1639

"Twee tulpen met schelp en groot blad" (Two tulips with shell and large leaf) is a watercolor painting by Jacob Marrel, a prominent Dutch still life painter, created in 1639. The painting, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Marrel's meticulous attention to detail. The work depicts two vibrantly colored, striped tulips, accompanied by a large green leaf and a seashell, hinting at the Dutch fascination with exotic objects. This detailed botanical study exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age's love for naturalism, scientific precision, and symbolic representation in art.