Artwork
Stillleben
Stillleben is an oil painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Jacob van Es. It dates from 1631 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
Stillleben is a 1631 oil painting by Jacob van Es, a prominent Flemish Baroque artist known for his still lifes.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a table laden with various food items, including fruits, seafood, and bread, arranged to create a sense of depth and dimensionality.
Technique & Style
The use of chiaroscuro, a technique employing strong contrasts of light and dark, contributes to the work's realism and creates a sense of volume among the objects.
History & Provenance
Created in 1631, Stillleben is part of the Alte Pinakothek's collection and represents the Flemish Baroque movement.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacob Foppens van Es, Jacob Fopsen van Es or Jacob van Es (c. 1596 Antwerp – 1666 Antwerp) was a Flemish Baroque painter known for his still lifes mainly of food and occasionally flower paintings. He collaborated with…
