Twee tulpen met wesp en nachtvlinder 1637

Jacob Marrel's "Twee tulpen met wesp en nachtvlinder" (1637) showcases the Dutch artist's meticulous approach to botanical illustration. The watercolor painting features two vibrantly striped tulips, their petals meticulously rendered with delicate brushstrokes. A wasp and a moth add life and movement to the scene, their wings painted with remarkable precision. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a fine example of the Dutch Golden Age's passion for scientific observation and the beauty of nature.