This portfolio presents a selection of oil paintings by Dutch artist Marcel Ruben. Rooted in classical still-life and figurative traditions, the works explore light, material, and quiet psychological presence.
Everyday objects, natural forms, and symbolic figures are rendered with restraint and precision, inviting slow observation and contemplation. The paintings balance timeless craftsmanship with a contemporary sensitivity, emphasizing stillness, tension, and subtle narrative.
“earth treasures”
“cherry”
“the bird thieves”
