Artwork
Natureza-morta com Aprestos de Cozinha
Natureza-morta com Aprestos de Cozinha is an unspecified painting by the Spanish Baroque Tenebrist artist Antonio de Pereda. It dates from 1651 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art.
About this work
Overview
Natureza-morta com Aprestos de Cozinha, created by Spanish Baroque painter Antonio de Pereda in 1651, is a still life painting characterized by its use of chiaroscuro, a hallmark of the tenebrist style. The work is part of the National Museum of Ancient Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a cluttered tabletop arrangement of kitchen provisions and utensils, including vegetables (cauliflower, onions, carrots), baked goods, fruit, and cookingware. This composition conveys a sense of abundance.
Technique & Style
Pereda employed a realistic style with meticulous attention to detail and texture. The color palette is predominantly muted earth tones, emphasizing the dramatic interplay of light and shadow inherent to tenebrism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1651, the painting is now held in the collection of the National Museum of Ancient Art, though specific details of its ownership history prior to museum acquisition are not provided here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Antonio de Pereda y Salgado (c. 1611 – January 30, 1678) was a Spanish Baroque-era painter, best known for his still lifes.
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