Clara Peeters
Still Life with Flowers Surrounded by Insects and a Snail
Clara Peeters
Still Life with Flowers Surrounded by Insects and a Snail, c. 1610
Oil on Copper
Courtesy of The National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
This still life by Clara Peeters unfolds with slow intent. Flowers lean toward the light, a snail moves at its own pace, and insects go about their small routines. Nothing demands attention and everything is rendered with care and balance. Peeters’ precise hand is visible in each glinting petal and delicate antenna, revealing her fascination with both beauty and control. The composition offers a moment of focus and reflection - well suited to times of change, remembrance, or thoughtful pause.
Currently held at The National Gallery of Art, courtesy of The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund.
Clara Peeters
Still Life with Flowers Surrounded by Insects and a Snail
Clara Peeters
Still Life with Flowers Surrounded by Insects and a Snail, c. 1610
Oil on Copper
Courtesy of The National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
This still life by Clara Peeters unfolds with slow intent. Flowers lean toward the light, a snail moves at its own pace, and insects go about their small routines. Nothing demands attention and everything is rendered with care and balance. Peeters’ precise hand is visible in each glinting petal and delicate antenna, revealing her fascination with both beauty and control. The composition offers a moment of focus and reflection - well suited to times of change, remembrance, or thoughtful pause.
Currently held at The National Gallery of Art, courtesy of The Lee and Juliet Folger Fund.