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

25th March 2026

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 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.