Artwork
Fish (Still Life)
Fish (Still Life) is an oil painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Isaac van Duynen. It dates from 1673 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest.
About this work
Overview
Fish (Still Life) is a 17th-century oil painting by Dutch artist Isaac van Duynen, created in 1673. It is a representative work of the still life genre, characteristic of the Dutch Golden Age.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a still life arrangement of fish and seafood on a table, featuring a variety of marine subjects, including a lobster and shells, against a dark background that accentuates the subjects.
Technique & Style
Van Duynen's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect by contrasting light and dark areas, drawing attention to the detailed textures of the fish and seafood, and highlighting the reflective qualities of their skin.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, as a testament to the artistic output of the Dutch Golden Age, a period of significant cultural and commercial growth in the Netherlands.
Artist & collection
Artist
Isaac van Duynen also known as Deynen or Duijnen (April 1628 – ca. 1680) was a Dutch still life painter. He is known for still lifes of dead fish and other sea animals, still lifes with fruit, banquet still lifes and…
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