Artwork

Früchtestück

Früchtestück, by Franz Werner Tamm, unspecified, 1696
Früchtestück, by Franz Werner Tamm, unspecified, 1696

Früchtestück is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Franz Werner Tamm. It dates from 1696 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Früchtestück is a still life painting created by Franz Werner Tamm in 1696. It is currently held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a dense arrangement of fruits, flowers, and a teapot against a dark background. The composition includes a variety of objects such as grapes, apples, a leafy plant, and a pear, creating a rich and complex still life.

Technique & Style

The use of a dark background creates a strong contrast with the lighter-colored objects, employing the artistic technique of chiaroscuro to emphasize the forms and textures of the depicted items.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Franz Werner Tamm

Artist

Franz Werner Tamm

Franz Werner Tamm (1658–1724) was an artist, born in Hamburg.