Twee tulpen met vlinder, libelle en lieveheersbeestje 1640

"Twee tulpen met vlinder, libelle en lieveheersbeestje" (Two Tulips with Butterfly, Dragonfly and Ladybird) is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jacob Marrel, created in 1640. The work is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, and depicts two vibrantly colored tulips in intricate detail, alongside a dragonfly, butterfly, and ladybird. Marrel, a specialist in botanical illustrations, captures the delicate beauty of the subjects in the painting. This artwork is considered a prime example of Dutch still-life painting during the Golden Age.