Artwork
Still Life with Walnuts, Tobacco and Wine
Still Life with Walnuts, Tobacco and Wine is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Hubert van Ravesteyn. It dates from 1671 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of Ontario.
About this work
Overview
Still Life with Walnuts, Tobacco and Wine is a 1671 oil painting by Dutch artist Hubert van Ravesteyn, known for his interior and cattle scenes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement featuring a variety of objects, including ceramics, a clay pipe, and walnuts, set against a dark background on a red and white tablecloth.
Technique & Style
Van Ravesteyn's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, while his brownish tonal style reflects the influence of artists such as Cornelis Saftleven and Hendrik Martenszoon Sorgh.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Art Gallery of Ontario's collection, and is signed with the artist's monogram, H.R.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hubert van Ravesteyn was a Dutch painter of interiors and cattle, the son of Herman van Ravesteyn.
