A Forest Floor Still LifeOtto Marseus van Schrieck · 1666

  • Art movementDutch Golden Age
  • Creation date1666

Otto Marseus van Schrieck (1620 – 1678)

Otto Marseus van Schrieck (1613-1678): Dutch Golden Age painter renowned for detailed forest still lifes, insects & reptiles. Influenced Rachel Ruysch with his dark, realistic botanical studies.


About this artwork

  • Title: A Forest Floor Still Life
  • Artist: Otto Marseus van Schrieck
  • Year: 1666
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Corpus context: van schrieck's signature, dutch naturalism influence
  • Keywords: forest still life, botanical art, 17th century art
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
  • Topics: 17th century wildlife, insect collection, snake imagery

Questions & Answers

Who made "A Forest Floor Still Life", and when?

Otto Marseus van Schrieck made "A Forest Floor Still Life" in 1666.

What underlying hue runs through "A Forest Floor Still Life" by Otto Marseus van Schrieck?

The dominant hue of "A Forest Floor Still Life" by Otto Marseus van Schrieck is green to violet spectrum. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

What color leads the composition of "A Forest Floor Still Life" by Otto Marseus van Schrieck?

phthalo green (#282a20) is the leading color of "A Forest Floor Still Life" by Otto Marseus van Schrieck.

When was "A Forest Floor Still Life" made?

"A Forest Floor Still Life" dates from 1666. The date places the work within Otto Marseus van Schrieck's career and its era.

At what age did Otto Marseus van Schrieck make "A Forest Floor Still Life"?

Otto Marseus van Schrieck made "A Forest Floor Still Life" at the age of 46. The artist was born in 1620 and the work is dated 1666.

Who is the artist behind "A Forest Floor Still Life"?

"A Forest Floor Still Life" is attributed to Otto Marseus van Schrieck.

Is "A Forest Floor Still Life" by Otto Marseus van Schrieck a light or a dark artwork?

The recorded values for "A Forest Floor Still Life" by Otto Marseus van Schrieck are: deep_shadow brightness, dark luminance.

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