Artwork
Still life with a glass lid goblet
Still life with a glass lid goblet is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Abraham van Beijeren. It dates from 1665 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Still life with a glass lid goblet, painted in 1665 by Abraham van Beijeren, is a Dutch Baroque still life painting. Characterized by its elaborate composition, the work features a glass lid goblet as the central element, surrounded by various objects on a table draped with a dark cloth.
Subject & Meaning
The painting showcases a meticulously arranged still life, emphasizing luxury and materiality through the depiction of a glass goblet, fruit, a bowl, and a plate. The composition conveys a sense of opulence, typical of van Beijeren's later still life works, which often highlighted lavish items and fish.
Technique & Style
Van Beijeren employed chiaroscuro to achieve a striking play of light and shadow, notably in the reflective glass goblet. This technique creates a sense of volume, depth, and luminosity, contributing to the overall Dutch Baroque aesthetic of the piece.
History & Provenance
Originally created in 1665 during the Dutch Golden Age, the painting is now part of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin's collection. Van Beijeren, initially recognized for his marine paintings, later shifted focus to still lifes, gaining acclaim for his elaborate and luxurious compositions.
Context
This work is situated within the broader context of 17th-century Dutch Baroque still life painting, characterized by detailed, often lavish compositions. Van Beijeren's transition from marine to still life painting reflects the era's growing interest in domestic, interior scenes and the depiction of everyday luxury.
Legacy
While specific legacy details of *Still life with a glass lid goblet* are not highlighted, the work contributes to the broader legacy of Abraham van Beijeren as a notable figure in the evolution of Dutch still life painting during the Baroque period.
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Artist
Abraham Hendriksz van Beijeren or Abraham van Beyeren (c. 1620, The Hague – March 1690, Overschie (Rotterdam)) was a Dutch Baroque painter of still lifes. Little recognized in his day and initially active as a marine…
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