
Jan van Kessel the Elder
Sprig of Gooseberries with a Dragonfly, Butterflies, Beetles, and a Bee
A delicate miniature work on copper depicting a sprig of gooseberries accompanied by various insects including a dragonfly, butterflies, beetles, and a bee. This intimate composition demonstrates the Northern Renaissance mastery of naturalistic detail.
- Medium
- oil on copper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Elegance & Wonder: Masterpieces from the Collection of Jordan and Thomas A. Saunders III
May 21, 2025
Estimate: $600,000 – $800,000
Lot 4
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