Artwork
Still Life
Still Life is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Balthasar van der Ast. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Still Life is a 1620 oil painting by Balthasar van der Ast, a Dutch painter known for his still lifes featuring flowers, fruit, and shells.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a wicker basket filled with fruit, accompanied by butterflies, a flower, and a shell on a table against a dark background. The simple arrangement creates a sense of harmony and balance.
Technique & Style
The work showcases a range of colors, from vibrant greens and purples to muted browns and tans, contributing to its quiet elegance. Van der Ast's use of oil paint allows for detailed rendering of textures and colors.
History & Provenance
Created in 1620, Still Life is part of the Dutch Golden Age movement. It is now held in the collection at Statens Museum for Kunst.
Artist & collection
Artist
Balthasar van der Ast (Middelburg, 1593/94 – Delft, 7 March 1657) was a Dutch Golden Age painter who specialized in still lifes of flowers and fruit, as well as painting a number of remarkable shell still lifes; he is…
