This simple but beautifully observed still life is a wonderful example of Van der Ast’s virtuosity on a small scale: 2 roses on a branch together with some other delicate flowers, animated with a few little animals. Although the objects may seem casually arranged, they are, in fact, carefully placed to create a balanced and naturalistic impression. The vantage point is quite low and the front edge of the... http://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2015/weldon-collection-n09335/lot.5.html