Balthasar van der Ast (Middelburg 1593/94 - 1657 Delft)
<p>A tulip, a carnation and roses, with shells and insects, on a ledge
</p><p>signed lower left: B. van der ast
</p><p>oil on panel
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12 by 15 7/8 in.; 30.5 by 40.3 cm
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17<sup>th</sup> century <div style="display: none;">date QS:P,+1650-00-00T00:00:00Z/7</div>
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