Stone niche with thistle, lizard and insects
1696
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1696
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting shows a stone niche with a thistle plant growing out of it. The thistle has dark green leaves and a few purple flowers at the top. A lizard is sitting on the ground in front of the niche, looking up at the plant. There are also several insects flying around the thistle, including a large beetle and a few smaller bugs. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the thistle and insects stand out. The overall effect is one of quiet, natural beauty. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the texture of the stone and the leaves of the thistle. The painting is held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
