Ivy, with bird's nest, snakes and moths
1718
unspecified
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1718
unspecified
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
This painting is a dark, moody depiction of a plant with a bird's nest. The nest is in the upper-right corner, and it contains eggs. A snake is wrapped around the plant's stem, and moths are flying around it. The background is dark, which makes the plant and its details stand out. The artist has used a lot of dark colors to create a sense of depth and mystery. The use of dark colors also makes the moths and the snake stand out. The plant's leaves are a lighter green, which contrasts with the dark background. The painting is held at the Fitzwilliam Museum.
