Thursday, February 27, 2014

Intriguing still lifes by Jan van Kessel (Flemish painter, 1626-1679)



Jan van Kessel the Elder (Flemish painter, 1626-1679) A Cockchafer Beetle, and Woodlice --other Insects, with a Sprig of Auricula, c. 1650s


Jan van Kessel the Elder (Flemish painter, 1626-1679) Insects


Jan van Kessel the Elder (Flemish painter, 1626-1679) and Fruit Insects, c. 1656-1679