Artwork
Still life of a laid table with cheese, meat and bread
Still life of a laid table with cheese, meat and bread is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Floris van Schooten. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
About this work
Overview
Still life of a laid table with cheese, meat and bread is a 17th-century oil painting by Floris van Schooten, a Dutch artist known for his still life works.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a table laden with everyday food items, including meat, cheese, bread, and a silver cup, arranged to create a sense of abundance.
Technique & Style
The artist employs chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create depth, with the food and tablecloth standing out against a dark background.
History & Provenance
Created around 1650, the painting is a product of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of flourishing Dutch art and culture, and is now held in the Hamburger Kunsthalle.
Artist & collection
Artist
Floris Gerritsz van Schooten or Floris van Schooten (between 1585 and 1588 – buried 14 November 1656) was a Dutch painter who practised in a broad range of still life genres including breakfast pieces, fruit pieces, market scenes and large…
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