Big Shopper by Peeters (5 pcs) Tights encroaching urbanization has left them

encroaching urbanization has left them too little space to nest

He was a womanizer and hermit all in one and lived his whole life in a small village in his native region: "there is nothing special when you look at me" he said himself

Some background

This was the quiet haven where Van Leen could withdraw from the busy city life when he was living in Paris in his twenties

Big Shopper by Peeters (5 pcs) Tights encroaching urbanization has left themThis big shopper is inspired by a sparkling bouquet featured in a larger still life painted by Clara Peeters. Born around 1588 in Antwerp, Clara was among the few professional female painters of the 17th century. Her banquet pieces, known for their detail in depicting magnificent flowers alongside food, cups and other attributes, left an influence on painters from the Northern Netherlands. There were many women named Clara Peeters in that time, which