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Forest floor still life with thistle and rodent
Forest floor still life with thistle and rodent is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Otto Marseus van Schrieck. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
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Overview
Forest floor still life with thistle and rodent is a 1670 oil painting by Otto Marseus van Schrieck, a Dutch Golden Age artist known for his detailed depictions of natural scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene forest floor scene, centered around a thistle plant with a small rodent, butterflies, and insects, creating a sense of quiet observation of nature.
Technique & Style
Using oil paint, Marseus van Schrieck achieved a contrast between dark surroundings and vibrant flowers and insects, emphasizing the beauty of the natural world.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection and exemplifies the Dutch Golden Age style, characteristic of Marseus van Schrieck's work.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Otto Marseus van Schrieck (ca. 1613, in Nijmegen – buried 22 June 1678, in Amsterdam) was a painter in the Dutch Golden Age. He is best known for his paintings of forest flora and fauna.
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