Twee tulpen met los tulpenblad en vlieg 1637

"Twee tulpen met los tulpenblad en vlieg" (Two Tulips with a Loose Petal and Fly) is a watercolor painting by Jacob Marrel, a prominent Dutch flower painter of the 17th century. Painted in 1637, the piece features two vibrantly colored tulips, one named "Groot Estandaart" and the other "Agatta Pompea", their petals painted with meticulous detail and delicate shading. The inclusion of a fly adds a touch of realism and emphasizes the natural beauty of the subject. This work, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a quintessential example of Marrel's mastery in capturing the fleeting beauty of flowers with stunning precision.