Who painted Still Life?

Still Life was painted by Unknown in 1650.

Where can I see Still Life?

Still Life is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Still Life

Still Life is an unspecified painting by Unknown. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1650, this still‑life composition by the artist identified as 1448_person is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a modest arrangement of everyday objects rendered with careful attention to light and form, inviting viewers to consider the quiet beauty of ordinary items.

Subject & Meaning

At the center of the picture rests a wicker basket brimming with a selection of fruit—grapes, apples and pears—accompanied by scattered leaves, a shell and two delicate butterflies. The inclusion of these natural elements underscores themes of abundance, transience and the fleeting moments of everyday life.

Technique & Style

The painter employs chiaroscuro, contrasting a deep, almost velvety background with bright illumination on the fruit and surrounding objects. This handling of light creates a three‑dimensional effect, emphasizing texture—from the smooth skin of the grapes to the roughness of the wicker—and enhances the visual drama of the still life.

History & Provenance

Attributed to 1448_person, the piece was likely produced in the mid‑seventeenth century and has since entered the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography. Its documented provenance is limited to this institutional acquisition, where it remains on display as part of the museum’s broader ethnographic and artistic holdings.