Spider 1690 - 1700

"Spider" is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Jan Augustin van der Goes, created around 1690-1700. The small oval painting, measuring 41mm by 51mm, depicts a realistic representation of a spider, likely a garden spider, in meticulous detail. The spider's body, legs, and the faint outline of its web are rendered in precise detail on a light blue-green background. This work is a fine example of van der Goes' interest in naturalism and his skill in capturing intricate details, which is characteristic of Dutch 17th-century art.