Artwork
Still Life with a Lobster
Still Life with a Lobster is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Frans Snyders. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with a Lobster is a painting by Frans Snyders, created around 1650 using oil paint. It is now held at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a table laden with food, featuring a prominent lobster on a plate, accompanied by other dishes containing fish and bread, as well as a decorative gold container.
Technique & Style
The use of light creates a sense of realism, highlighting the textures of the food and making it appear lifelike. The color palette is dominated by browns and golds, with accents of red.
Context
The work is associated with the Flemish Baroque movement, a style characterized by dramatic lighting and elaborate compositions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frans Snyders or Frans Snijders was a Flemish painter of animals, hunting scenes, market scenes, and still lifes.
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