Twee tulpen met waterjuffer 1637

"Twee tulpen met waterjuffer" (Two Tulips with a Dragonfly) is a watercolor painting created by Jacob Marrel in 1637. It is an example of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of artistic flourishing. The detailed depiction of the tulips, one with a white and red striped pattern, the other with a pink and red pattern, showcases Marrel's mastery of botanical illustration. The addition of a delicate dragonfly further emphasizes the natural world, a recurring theme in Marrel's work. The painting is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.