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Still Life with Books and Astronomical Instruments

Unknown , 1700

Still Life with Books and Astronomical Instruments, by Unknown, oil, 1700
Still Life with Books and Astronomical Instruments, by Unknown, oil, 1700

Still Life with Books and Astronomical Instruments is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Unknown. It dates from 1700 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.

About this work

Overview

Still Life with Books and Astronomical Instruments is an oil painting depicting a collection of objects, including books and scientific instruments.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a still life arrangement of books, some open and others closed, alongside instruments like a globe and compass, suggesting a connection to scholarly or scientific pursuits.

Technique & Style

Executed in a realistic style, the work showcases detailed textures and muted colors, predominantly browns and grays, evoking a sense of age and history.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Ashmolean Museum

Museum

Ashmolean Museum

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