Twee tulpen met twee schelpen, twee kevers en waterjuffer 1639

"Twee tulpen met twee schelpen, twee kevers en waterjuffer" is a watercolor painting on vellum by Jacob Marrel, a Dutch painter specializing in still life and flower paintings, created in 1639. The painting depicts two striped tulips, a beetle, a dragonfly, and two seashells. The delicate detail and vibrant color palette are characteristic of Marrel's style, showcasing the beauty of the natural world during the Dutch Golden Age. This artwork is a prime example of the "bloemstilleven" genre, which highlights the artistry of capturing the fragility and ephemeral nature of flowers. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.