Artwork
Stilleben mit Rebhuhn
Stilleben mit Rebhuhn is a paint painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Frans Sant-Acker. It dates from 1670 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
About this work
Overview
Stilleben mit Rebhuhn is a still life painting created by Frans Sant-Acker in 1670, currently held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a dead game bird, likely a partridge, suspended from a gold ring by a blue ribbon. The bird's plumage is rendered in shades of brown, grey, and white, with a distinctive orange head patch. The arrangement conveys a sense of quiet stillness.
Technique & Style
The artist has used a dark background to accentuate the bird's colors and textures, creating a sense of depth and dimensionality. The depiction of the bird's feathers and form suggests a focus on realistic representation.
Artist & collection
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