Artwork
Stilleven met vis
Stilleven met vis is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Alexander Adriaenssen. It dates from 1601 and is held in the collection of the Groeningemuseum.
About this work
Overview
Stilleven met vis is a 1601 oil painting by Alexander Adriaenssen, a Flemish Baroque artist known for his still lifes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life of fish arranged on a wooden table, some cut open to reveal their insides, against a dark background. The arrangement presents fish as food, exemplifying a focus on everyday subjects.
Technique & Style
The artist achieved a sense of depth and texture through the use of chiaroscuro and the depiction of light reflecting off the fish's scales. The work is characterized by detailed, realistic representation, typical of Flemish Baroque style.
History & Provenance
Created in 1601, Stilleven met vis is part of the Groeningemuseum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Adriaenssen (1587–1661) was a Flemish Baroque painter, particularly known for his still-lifes of fish and game pieces. He also painted banquet pieces with food and flower still lifes.
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Fish and Game
