Otto Marseus van Schrieck
1619–1673 · Dutch · 8 artworks
BaroqueDetailed rendering of insects and reptilesUse of chiaroscuro to create dramatic lightingTextural contrast between organic elementsScientific accuracy in depicting flora and faunaUse of dark, earthy tones
artist bio
Otto Marseus van Schrieck was a Dutch Golden Age painter renowned for his detailed and often eerie forest floor still lifes, featuring reptiles, insects, and plants. He was a pioneer in the development of the 'forest floor still life' genre, blending scientific observation with artistic expression.
related: Rachel Ruysch
8 artworks
Still Life with Snakes, Frogs, Mushrooms, Flowers and Butterflies
1662
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A Forest Floor Still Life
1666
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Plants, Frogs, Butterflies and a Snake on a Forest Ground
1670
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Still Life with Flowers
1678
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Vase of Flowers with Butterflies
1669
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Still Life with Thistle
1662
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Plants and Insects
1665
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Nocturnal Forest Landscape with a Thistle, Chestnuts and Mushrooms
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