1658
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
Dominant colour
Silver birch trunk and branch with rose, lizards, a snake, toadstools, butterflies and a snail is a 1658 oil by Otto Marseus van Schrieck, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
This painting shows a dark, mysterious forest scene. A silver birch tree trunk dominates the center, with a branch stretching up and to the right. The tree is covered in moss and lichen, and a red rose blooms on the left side of the trunk. Several butterflies and a snail are also visible, along with a snake slithering up the tree and two lizards basking in the sunlight. The forest floor is covered in mushrooms and other foliage. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate textures and patterns on the tree bark and leaves. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to step into the peaceful world of the forest. If you like this painting, you might also enjoy the works of Otto Marseus van Schrieck.
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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