Lizard and ShellBalthasar van der Ast · 1620

  • Creation date1620
  • Dimensions313.0 x 202.0 cm
  • MuseumInstitut Néerlandais

Balthasar van der Ast (1593 – 1657)

Dutch Golden Age painter of intricate flower and fruit still lifes, known for pioneering shell paintings featuring insects and lizards.

Institut Néerlandais (Paris, France)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Lizard and Shell
  • Artist: Balthasar van der Ast
  • Year: 1620
  • Original dimensions: 313.0 x 202.0 cm
  • Format: Tall
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Institut Néerlandais
  • Color hue: Warm Sunset Tones
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

What are the author and date of "Lizard and Shell"?

Balthasar van der Ast made "Lizard and Shell" in 1620.

How light is "Lizard and Shell" overall?

Overall, "Lizard and Shell" is recorded as brilliant. Perceived brightness describes how light or dark the work appears.

Is Balthasar van der Ast, creator of "Lizard and Shell", known under other names?

Balthasar van der Ast appears under the alternate names Balthasar Vander Ast, Balthasar van der As, Bartholomeus van der As, Baltus van der Ast, Bartholomeus van der Ast.

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