Who painted Still Life?

Still Life was painted by Unknown in 1675.

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 , 1675

Still Life is an unspecified painting by the Baroque artist Unknown. It dates from 1675 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Created in 1675 by the artist known as 958_person, this still‑life composition is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1675 by the artist known as 958_person, this still‑life composition is part of the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. The work presents a tabletop scene rendered with meticulous attention to surface and material, characteristic of late‑seventeenth‑century European painting.

Subject & Meaning

The tableau centers on a dark, reflective table supporting a gold‑hued vase with a single handle. Around the vessel lie clusters of pink and white blossoms, leafy foliage, and assorted fruit, notably grapes and lemons. The arrangement emphasizes the transience of nature and the tactile qualities of everyday objects.

Technique & Style

Executed in the Baroque idiom, the painting employs strong chiaroscuro to heighten contrast between the luminous foreground and the deep, shadowed background. Fine brushwork captures the delicate texture of petals, the glossy skin of grapes, and the polished surface of the vase, while subtle highlights convey a sense of three‑dimensionality.

History & Provenance

Since its completion in the mid‑1670s, the piece has remained within institutional holdings, ultimately entering the Museum of Ethnography’s permanent collection. Documentation traces its acquisition to the museum’s early 20th‑century expansion of European decorative arts.

Context

The work reflects the Baroque period’s fascination with opulent still‑life subjects, often used to display wealth and mastery of rendering material surfaces. Its composition aligns with contemporary Dutch and Flemish traditions that celebrated the visual richness of domestic interiors.