Who painted Still Life?

Still Life was painted by Unknown in 1669.

Where can I see Still Life?

Still Life is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Still Life?

Still Life is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

Still Life

Unknown , 1669

Still Life is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1669 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1669 by the artist known as 2909_person, this still‑life painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1669 by the artist known as 2909_person, this still‑life painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a modest tabletop arrangement illuminated against a dark backdrop, inviting close observation of everyday objects rendered with careful attention to surface and form.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a simple banquet: a loaf of bread beside a small bowl, a plate bearing fish, and two glass vessels of differing size. The inclusion of humble foodstuffs and domestic vessels suggests a focus on the material culture of daily life, while the subdued setting encourages contemplation of the objects’ tactile qualities.

Technique & Style

Employing strong contrasts of light and shadow, the artist creates a pronounced chiaroscuro effect that models the forms and gives the scene a three‑dimensional presence. Fine brushwork captures the weave of the tablecloth, the crust of the bread, and the glint of glass, demonstrating a meticulous approach to texture and surface detail.

History & Provenance

The painting has been held by the Museum of Ethnography since its acquisition, though the exact path it followed after its creation in the late seventeenth century remains undocumented. Its presence in an ethnographic institution highlights the work’s relevance to studies of material culture and everyday objects of the period.