Artwork
Still Life
Still Life is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Evert Collier. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Still Life is a 1700 oil painting by Evert Collier, a Dutch artist known for his still-life works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a table with a blue cloth, bearing a silver pitcher, a pastry on a plate, and a corked bottle, arranged against a dark background. The deliberate arrangement of objects may be intended to showcase the artist's skill in rendering everyday items.
Technique & Style
The use of a dark background creates a striking contrast that draws attention to the objects on the table, highlighting Collier's ability to create visual interest through composition.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, exemplifying the Dutch Golden Age tradition of still-life painting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Evert Collier (26 January 1642 – few days before 8 September 1708) was a Dutch Golden Age still-life painter known for vanitas and trompe-l'œil paintings.
Vanitas Still Life
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