Caterpillars, Lemons and Lobsters – Dutch Still Life from 1560 - 1650

When it comes to Dutch flower paintings, the only real expert is the insect – ‘the caterpillar is the connoisseur’- but painters with their breathtaking accuracy help us to look at the enormous symbolism of everyday objects while conveying such beauty.

Dan Evans

Dan is an educationalist with a passion for all things Italian. Dan is a Housemaster and Teacher at Cheltenham College, a full boarding and co-educational independent school established in 1841 and was formerly Head of History of Art at Wycombe Abbey School. He has been lecturing since 2001, and spent 9 years working as a senior lecturer, tutor and tour guide for Art History Abroad. He was voted the British winner of the World Guide of the Year Awards in 2008 and alongside his lectures and special interest days he also leads educational study trips for groups of friends to a range of destinations in Italy.