Artwork
Stillleben mit Rebhuhn
Stillleben mit Rebhuhn is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Alexander Coosemans. It dates from 1658 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Stillleben mit Rebhuhn is a still life painting created by Alexander Coosemans in 1658. It is now held in the Alte Pinakothek.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dead game bird, likely a partridge, suspended from a hook. The bird's outstretched wings and tilted head are rendered in detail, inviting contemplation. The dark background contrasts with the bird's lighter feathers, emphasizing its form.
Technique & Style
Coosemans' work exemplifies the Flemish Baroque style, characterized by detailed representation and symbolic content. The texture of the bird's feathers and the shape of its beak are meticulously captured, contributing to the overall stillness and quiet contemplation evoked by the painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alexander Coosemans (1627–1689) was a Flemish Baroque painter specialized in still lifes of flower pieces, fruit, and inanimate subjects. He painted vanitas still lifes, pronkstillevens and game pieces.
